Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we safeguard your personal information and keep it confidential. This policy applies to all services, mobile applications, and websites offered by UttarakhandTripTrek (hereafter referred to as “Company”) or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Should you have any questions regarding this policy, feel free to contact us through our website or email us at – info@uttarakhandtriptrek.com
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
We collect personal information when you interact with our services, including registration, booking treks, or using our applications. We may also collect information from third parties such as business partners. If you register through social media platforms like Facebook, we may collect information such as your name, email address, birth date, gender, postal code, occupation, industry, and personal interests.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT
We may collect the following information:
- Name and email address
- Contact information (personal and emergency contact)
This information is used to arrange forest passes and for internal purposes. We do not share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide the services you’ve requested or as described below.
SHARING OF DATA
We do not rent, sell, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information in response to legal processes, such as court orders or subpoenas, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims. We may also share information to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, fraud, potential threats to physical safety, violations of our terms of use, or as required by law.
- Business Transfers: In the event that the Company is acquired by or merged with another company, we will transfer your information to the new entity. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
- Service Providers: We may share information with affiliates, agents, or contractors who perform services on our behalf or in connection with our business relationships. These third parties are required to adhere to confidentiality and security obligations at least as protective as those described in this Privacy Policy.
- Advertising and Analytics: We may share information with advertising and analytics partners, including Google, to deliver targeted advertisements and improve our services. This may involve the use of cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. Users can manage their preferences or opt out of personalized advertising through their Google account settings.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Content: “We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized content and advertisements. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our site, allowing us to improve our services and provide you with tailored content.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off in our systems.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preferences.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads relevant to you and your interests.
Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Third-Party Cookies: We also use third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics and Google Ads to track user activity and serve personalized ads. These third-party services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.”
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to external sites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact information]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals from your browser. However, you can manage your preferences regarding cookies and tracking through your browser settings.”
CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Access to your personal information is limited to employees who need it to provide our services or perform their duties. We use industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
The Company may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by sending a notice to the primary email address associated with your account or by placing a prominent notice on our website.