Last Updated: August 16, 2025
At Explore Uttarakhand Now, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information while you explore our travel guides, local news, stories, and updates about Uttarakhand and beyond.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our travel and news services. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined here.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Account – A unique profile created for you to access certain features of our website, such as newsletter subscriptions, comments, or saved trips.
Company (We/Us/Our) – Refers to Explore Uttarakhand Now.
Cookies – Small tracking files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience.
Country – Refers to Uttarakhand, India.
Device – Any device (computer, mobile, tablet) that can access our website.
Personal Data – Any information that identifies you, such as your name, email ID, or location.
Service – Refers to our website, articles, travel guides, and related features.
Service Providers – Third-party companies or individuals that support us in running our website, analyzing traffic, or providing advertising/communication services.
Third-Party Social Media Services – Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), or Google that you may use to interact with our website.
Usage Data – Information collected automatically, such as browser type, pages visited, time spent on our site, and device details.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of data when you use our travel and news services:
a) Personal Data
- Name, email address, or contact number (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or interact with our content).
- Social media profile details (when you log in via external platforms).
b) Usage Data
- IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, and timestamps of your visits.
- Location information (if enabled), which may help us recommend travel and news content relevant to your region.
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use your information for:
- Providing and maintaining services – Ensuring smooth access to our travel articles, news, guides, and features.
- Content personalization – Recommending relevant stories, destinations, and travel updates based on your interests.
- Communication – Sending you newsletters, travel alerts, or news updates (only if you subscribe).
- Improvement of services – Analyzing browsing behavior to enhance our travel guides and news coverage.
- Legal and security purposes – Protecting against fraud, maintaining site security, and complying with laws.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, interests).
- Track analytics (e.g., which articles are most read, which destinations matter to travelers).
- Deliver relevant promotions and travel/news updates.
You may choose to disable cookies in your browser, but some parts of our site may not function properly without them.
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data:
- With Service Providers – For analytics, communications, or technical operations.
- With Affiliates or Partners – For collaborative travel campaigns, events, or promotions.
- For Business Transfers – If our website undergoes a merger, sale, or restructuring.
- For Legal Reasons – If required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
- With Your Consent – Only when you explicitly allow us (e.g., contest entries, guest submissions).
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. Retention of Data
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated here—usually until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Usage data may be stored longer for analytical and security purposes.
7. Data Protection Rights
Depending on where you live, you are entitled to the following rights:
For EU Residents (GDPR)
- Right to access, correct, or delete your data.
- Right to object to certain processing.
- Right to portability of your data.
For California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to know what personal data we collect.
- Right to request deletion.
- Right to opt out of sale (we do not sell).
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@exploreuttarakhandnow.com
8. Security
We use reasonable security practices to protect your information, but no online system is 100% secure. Always exercise caution when sharing information online.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has shared data with us, please contact us immediately for removal.
10. Links to External Sites
Our travel and news articles may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. Please review their policies before sharing information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with the “Last Updated” date revised. Significant changes may also be notified via email (if applicable).
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 exploreuttarakhandnow09@gmail.com
