WAAP Travels LTD ("WAAP Travels", "we", "our", "us") is a travel and education consultancy company registered in Ghana a subsidiary of WAAP TRAVELS LLC in Colorado USA. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, communicate with us via WhatsApp (including WhatsApp Business API), or use any of our services.
By using our services, website, or communicating with us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender and nationality
- Passport details
- Phone number (including WhatsApp number)
- Email address
- Physical address
- Academic documents (certificates, transcripts, IELTS results, etc.)
- Financial documents (bank statements, sponsorship letters)
- Visa and travel details
- Messages, documents, and media shared via WhatsApp or email
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and usage data
- Cookies and analytics information
2. WhatsApp Messaging & WhatsApp Business API
We use the WhatsApp Business API to communicate with clients.
When you message us on WhatsApp or provide your WhatsApp number, you consent to receive service-related messages from WAAP Travels.
2.1 Data Collected via WhatsApp
- WhatsApp phone number
- Profile name
- Messages and documents sent to us
- Message timestamps and delivery status
2.2 Purpose of WhatsApp Communication
We use WhatsApp to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide visa and application updates
- Send appointment reminders
- Share admission and travel information
- Provide customer support
2.3 Opt-Out
You may stop WhatsApp communications at any time by:
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Process visa and university applications
- Submit documents to universities and embassies
- Provide travel booking services
- Communicate with you
- Improve our services
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- Universities and educational institutions
- Embassies and visa authorities
- Airlines and travel providers
- Payment processors
- WhatsApp / Meta Platforms (as part of WhatsApp Business API use)
- Government or legal authorities (if required by law)
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
5. Data Storage & Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards including:
- Secure document storage
- Password-protected systems
- Limited staff access
- Encrypted communications (including WhatsApp end-to-end encryption)
While we take reasonable measures, no system is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
- During active service engagement
- Up to 5 years for visa and application records
- Up to 2 years for WhatsApp communications
- As required by applicable law
You may request earlier deletion (see Section 8).
7. Your Rights
You may request:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your data
- Withdrawal of consent
- Restriction of processing
To make a request, contact: accra@waaptravels.com
We respond within 30 days.
8. Data Deletion Instructions (Meta Requirement)
If you wish to request deletion of your personal data collected through our website, Facebook, or WhatsApp Business API:
- Send an email to accra@waaptravels.com
- Use subject line: "Data Deletion Request"
- Include your full name and phone number used to contact us
We will verify your identity and delete eligible data within 7 business days, unless retention is legally required.
9. Cookies
We may use cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Website analytics
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
WAAP Travels LTD
Atlantic Mall, Atomic Junction
Accra, Ghana