Introduction
Yatharth Tour & Travels ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
📅 Last Updated: December 2024
This policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Travel Information: Travel dates, destinations, preferences, and special requirements
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and payment history
- Identification Documents: Passport details, ID cards, and travel documents when required
- Communication Records: Emails, phone calls, WhatsApp messages, and other communications
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and search queries
- Cookies and Tracking: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience
- Location Data: General location information based on your IP address
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To arrange and manage your travel bookings, accommodations, and tours
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide assistance, and resolve issues
- Communication: To send booking confirmations, travel updates, and important information
- Marketing: To send promotional offers, newsletters, and travel recommendations (with your consent)
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Hotels, transportation companies, tour guides, and other travel partners
- Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways to process your transactions
- Technology Partners: Website hosting, analytics, and communication services
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
🔒 We Never Sell Your Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Any sharing is done only for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted during transmission and storage
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Security Audits: Periodic reviews of our security practices
- Employee Training: Regular training on data protection and privacy
- Incident Response: Procedures to respond to security incidents
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:
- Active Customers: Information is retained while you are an active customer
- Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer for legal compliance
- Marketing Data: Until you opt out or request deletion
- Website Analytics: Typically 2-3 years for website improvement purposes
Your Rights and Choices
You Have the Right To:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and sending email notifications to registered users.
Last Updated: December 2024
Version: 1.0