Last Updated: 01, October 2024
Welcome to Bharat Backpackers! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (www.bharatbackpacker.com) and use our services. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information from you depending on how you interact with us:
- Personal Information: When you book a service or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information.
- Travel Preferences: Information related to your travel preferences, such as destination, trip duration and accommodation preferences.
- Driving School Data: For driving learning services, we may collect information such as your age, license details, and driving history.
- Technical Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and browsing behavior collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to provide you with a better experience and improve our services. Specifically, we use your data for:
- Processing bookings, reservations, and payments.
- Personalizing your experience by offering customized travel packages based on your preferences.
- Communicating with you regarding your bookings, inquiries, and feedback.
- Managing and enhancing our website’s performance and user experience.
- Sending marketing communications and promotional offers, with your consent.
- Ensuring compliance with legal obligations and protecting against potential fraud or misuse.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
Bharat Backpackers respects your privacy and will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following scenarios:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers (such as airlines, hotels, and car rental companies) to facilitate your travel arrangements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect technical information about your visit to our website. Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience by:
- Storing your preferences and settings.
- Analyzing website performance and usage patterns.
- Providing relevant advertisements based on your interests.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
5. Data Security
We prioritize the security of your personal information and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your data. However, please be aware that no method of online transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information that we hold.
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Objection or Restriction: Object to or request the restriction of processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: Request to transfer your personal data to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@bharatbackpacker.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by law.
7. Marketing and Promotional Communications
If you have opted to receive marketing communications from us, we may send you information about special offers, promotions, and travel packages that may interest you. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us directly at admin@bharatbackpacker.com.
8. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to Bharat Backpackers, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Bharat Backpackers reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us:
Website: www.bharatbackpacker.com
Email: admin@bharatbackpacker.com
