Company understands its valuable customer�s concerns for privacy and undertakes several measures of protecting and maintaining their personal information that is being shared with us. The applicability of this Privacy Policy extends to the User who inquires or means to purchase or purchases the product(s) or service(s) offered by Company through any of its online channels including its website (�Company�), mobile site, mobile app & offline channels including call centers and offices (collectively referred herein as "Sales Channels"). For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, Website means the website(s), mobile site(s) and mobile app(s) being operated by Company. By using or accessing the Website or other Sales Channels, the User hereby agrees with the terms of this Privacy Policy and the contents herein. If you disagree with this Privacy Policy please do not use or access our Website or other Sales Channels. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any website(s), mobile sites and mobile apps of third parties, even if their websites/products are linked to our Website. User should take note that information and privacy practices of Company�s business partners, advertisers, sponsors or other sites to which Company provides hyperlink(s), may be significantly different from this Privacy Policy. Accordingly, it is recommended that the User reviews the privacy statements and policies of any such third parties with whom they interact.
WHAT PERSONAL DETAILS Company COLLECTS & HOW THESE ARE USED:-
Company collects information, as outlined below, to be able to offer and deliver the product(s) and services(s) chosen by the User and also to fulfill our legal obligations as well as our obligations towards third parties as per our User Agreement.
"Personal Information" of User shall include the information shared by the User and collected by Company for the following purposes:
Registration on the Website: Information which the User provides while subscribing to or registering on the Website, including but not limited to information about the User�s personal identity such as name, gender, marital status, religion, age etc., contact details such as the email address, postal addresses, frequent flyer number, telephone (mobile or otherwise) and/or fax numbers. The information may also include information such as the banking details (including credit/debit card) and any other information relating to the User�s income and/or lifestyle, billing information, payment history etc. (as shared by the User).
"Other information" of the User which Company collects includes but is not limited to:
Transactional history (other than banking details) about User�s e-commerce activities, buying behavior etc.
User�s usernames, passwords, email addresses and other security-related information used by the User in relation to Company�s Services.
Data either created by the User or by a third party which the User wishes to store on Company�s servers such as image files, documents etc.
Data available in public domain or received from any third party including social media channels, including but not limited to personal or non-personal information from the User�s linked social media channels (like name, email address, friend list, profile pictures or any other information that is permitted to be received as per the User�s account settings) as a part of the User�s account information.
Information pertaining to any other traveler(s) for whom the User makes a booking through the User�s registered Company account. In such case, the User must confirm and represent that each of the other traveler(s) for whom a booking has been made, has agreed to have the information shared by the User disclosed to Company and further be shared by Company with the concerned service provider(s).
In case of visa related services being provided by Company, copies of the User�s passport, bank statements, originals of the filled in application forms, photographs, and any other information which may be required by the respective embassy to process the User�s visa application.
For international bookings, User, in compliance with the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) of RBI or any other law may be required to provide details such as their PAN information or passport details number or any such information required by Service Provider. Such information shall be strictly used as per the aforesaid requirements only. In case a User does not wish to provide this information, Company may not be able to process the booking. Company will never share User�s PAN details without their prior consent unless otherwise such action is required by any law enforcement authority for investigation, by court order or in reference to any legal process.
In case the User opts for contactless check-in at Hotels, copies of the User�s government identification like aadhar, driving license, election card etc., Self-declaration and any other information like date of birth, destination/origin of travel and place of residence that may be required by the concerned Hotel to honour the User�s hotel booking. For international bookings, the User, in compliance with the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) of RBI or any other law may be required to provide details such as their PAN information or passport details or any such information that may be required by the Service Provider.
The User�s Covid-19 Vaccination status and certificate, in case the User wishes to avail any service for the provision of which, such Covid-19 vaccination related information is required or to be accessed at a later stage for travel or any other related purpose. Company will never process the beneficiary id and other id details contained in the vaccination certificate.
Such information shall be strictly used for the aforesaid specified & lawful purpose only. User further understands that Company may share this information with the end service provider or any other third party for the provision and facilitation of the desired booking. Company will always redact all/any sensitive & confidential information contained in the vaccination certificate, passbook, bank statement or any other identity card submitted for the purpose of availing a service, promotional offer or booking a product on the Website. In case the User does not wish to provide this information or opts for deletion of the information already provided, Company may not be able to process the desired booking request. Company will never share any of the above information collected including PAN card details, Vaccination status & certificate, Passport details and Aadhar Card details without the User�s prior consent unless otherwise such action is required by any law enforcement authority for investigation, by court order or in reference to any legal process.
Company uses the personal information collected from the User for the following purposes:
To Book a Service:-
Names, addresses, phone numbers and age details are shared with related service providers, including airlines, hotels, or bus services to provide reservation and booking to the customers or travelers.
To Send Promotional Offers :-
Company uses details like mobile numbers and e-mail Id for sending information about any promotional offers. Company often sponsors promotions and lucky draws to give Users an opportunity to win discounts on travel or other prizes. This service is optional and the User can always unsubscribe this service to avoid receipt of such emails.
Member Registration:-
If the User opts to be a registered member of the Website, information like name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, a unique login name and password are asked. This information is collected on the registration form for various purposes such as:
1. User recognition;
2. To make the travel reservations;
3. To let Company connect with the User for customer service purposes, if necessary;
4. To confirm the new member registration and consequent booking;
5. To contact the User in order to meet any specific needs; and
6. To improve Company�s products and services.
Surveys:-
Company identifies the importance of its valuable customers� opinion. Company often conducts surveys and uses personal identification information to invite its regular customers for taking part in the surveys. Taking part in these surveys shall always be the Customer�s discretion. Typically, Company conducts the surveys to know about the customer�s experiences with Company and to make the Website, mobile site and mobile app more user-friendly for its members. Identity of the survey participants is anonymous unless otherwise stated in the survey.
Safeguard Sensitive Information:-
Sensitive information like Credit/Debit Card and Net Banking Details are mainly collected by the payment gateways and banks and not by Company. If at all this information is stored on the Website, it remains completely secured save and except where the information has been shared with any third party inadvertently by the User while browsing the Website. Sometimes, such information is shared with certain third parties to process the cashback offers & discounts, if applicable.
COOKIES & AUTOMATIC LOGGING OF SESSION DATA COOKIES
Company uses cookies to personalize the User�s experience on the Website and the advertisements that may be displayed. Company�s use of cookies is similar to that of any other reputable online company.
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by the User�s browser on User�s device's hard drive. Cookies allow Company to deliver better services in an efficient manner. Cookies also allow ease of access, by allowing to User to log-in without having to type the User�s login name each time (only the password is needed); Company may also use such cookies to display any advertisement(s) to the Users while they are on the Website or to send the Users offers (or similar emails � provided the Users have not opted out of receiving such emails) focusing on destinations which may be of the User�s interest.
A cookie may also be placed by Company�s advertising servers or third party advertising companies. Such cookies are used for the purpose of tracking the effectiveness of the advertisement advertising by Company on any website, and also to use aggregated statistics about the User�s visits to the Website in order to provide advertisements in the Website or any other website about services that may be of potential interest to the User. The third party advertising companies or advertisement providers may also employ technology that is used to measure the effectiveness of the advertisements. All such information is anonymous. This anonymous information is collected through the use of a pixel tag, which is an industry standard technology and is used by all major websites. They may use this anonymous information about the User�s visits to the Website in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of potential interest to the User. No Personal Information is collected during this process. The information so collected during this process, is anonymous, and does not link online actions to a User.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. By changing the options on the User�s web browser or using certain software programs, the User can control how and whether cookies will be accepted by the browser. Company supports the User�s right to block any unwanted Internet activity, especially that of unscrupulous websites. However, blocking Company�s cookies may disable certain features on the Website, and may hinder an otherwise seamless experience to purchase or use certain services available on the Website. Please note that it is possible to block cookie activity from certain websites while permitting cookies from websites you trust.
Automatic Logging of Session Data
Company records session data of the Users, which includes IP address, Operating System, browser software and the activities of the User on his device. We collect session data to evaluate the User�s behavior. Such session data helps Company in identifying the problems with its servers and improving its systems. This information does not identify any visitor personally and only examines the User�s geographic location.
CONTENT GENERATED BY THE USER
Company provides an option to its Users to post their experiences by way of reviews, ratings and general poll questions. The User also has an option of posting questions with regard to a service offered by Company or post answers to questions raised by other Users. Though the participation in the feedback process is purely optional, a User may still receive emails, notifications (through the App/SMS/Whatsapp or any other messaging service) to share the User�s review(s) or respond to questions posted by other Users. The reviews written or posted by a User may also be visible on other travel or travel related platforms.
Each User who posts a review or ratings or photographs, shall have a profile, which other Users will be able to access. Other Users may be able to view the number of trips, reviews written, questions asked and answered and photographs posted about Company.
WITH WHOM YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SHARED
Service Providers and Suppliers:
The User�s information will be shared with the end service providers like airlines, hotels, bus service providers, cab rental, railways or any other suppliers who are responsible for fulfilling the User�s booking. The User may note that while making a booking with Company, the User authorizes Company to share the User�s information with the said service providers and suppliers. It is pertinent to note that Company does not authorize the end service provider to use the concerned User�s information for any other purpose(s) save and except as may be requiring for fulfilling their part of service. However, the use of information as shared with the said service providers/suppliers for any other purpose is beyond the purview and control of Company as they process Personal Information as independent data controllers, and hence Company shall not be held liable for the same. The User is therefore advised to review the privacy policies of the respective service provider or supplier whose services, the User chooses to avail.
Company does not sell or rent individual customer names or other Personal Information of Users to third parties except sharing of such information with Company�s business / alliance partners or vendors who are engaged by Company for providing various referral services and for sharing promotional and other benefits to Company�s customers from time-to-time basis their booking history with Company.
COMPANIES IN THE SAME GROUP:
In the interests of improving personalization and service efficiency, Company may, under controlled and secure circumstances, share the User�s Personal Information with its affiliate or associate entities. This will enable Company to provide the User with information about various products and services, both leisure and travel related, which might interest the User; or help Company address the User�s questions and requests in relation to their bookings.
BUSINESS PARTNERS AND THIRD-PARTY VENDORS:
Company may also share certain filtered Personal Information with its corporate affiliates or business partners, including banks, who may contact the Users, either directly or through Company, to offer certain products or services based upon independent or Credit Bureau assessment of eligibility of the Users basis the filtered Personal Information shared, and which may include free or paid products / services, which will enable the User to have better travel experience or to avail certain benefits specially made for Company�s customers. Examples of such partners are entities offering co-branded credit cards, travel insurance, insurance cover against loss of wallet, banking cards or similar sensitive information etc. If the User chooses to avail any such services offered by Company�s business partners, the services so availed will be governed by the privacy policy of the respective service provider.
Company may share the User�s Personal Information with any third party whom Company may engage to perform certain tasks on its behalf, including but not limited to payment processing, data hosting, and data processing platforms.
Company uses non-identifiable Personal Information of Users in aggregate or anonymized form to build higher quality, more useful online services by performing statistical analysis of the collective characteristics and behavior of its customers and visitors, and by measuring demographics and interests regarding specific areas of the Website. Company may provide anonymous statistical information based on this data to suppliers, advertisers, affiliates and other current and potential business partners.
Company may also use such aggregate data to inform these third parties as to the number of people who have seen and clicked on links to their websites. Any Personal Information which Company collects and which it may use in an aggregated format shall be Company�s property. Company may use it, in its sole discretion and without any compensation to the User, for any legitimate purpose including without limitation the commercial sale thereof to third parties.
Occasionally, Company will hire a third party for market research, surveys etc. and will provide information to these third parties specifically for use in connection with these projects. The information (including aggregate cookie and tracking information) Company provides to such third parties, alliance partners, or vendors are protected by confidentiality agreements and such information shall be used solely for completing the specific project, and in compliance with the applicable regulations.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
In addition to the circumstances described above, Company may disclose User's Personal Information if required to do so: