At India Historical Tours, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that your experiences with us are both enjoyable and secure. This Privacy Policy provides a detailed overview of how we collect, utilize, store, and protect your data when you engage with our services. By navigating our website or booking a tour, you consent to the terms laid out in this document.

1. Information We Collect
   To enhance your travel experience, we gather various types of personal data:

1.1 Personal Information:

• Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Nationality: Essential to identify you and tailor our services.
• Contact Details: Including email address, phone number, and mailing address to maintain communication and send crucial updates.
• Identification Documents: Any required passport, visa details, or government-issued identification documents to facilitate your bookings.

1.2 Payment Information:

• Credit/Debit Card Details or UPI Payment Information: Safely processed through reliable third-party payment gateways to ensure secure transactions.
• Billing Address and Transaction History: To manage payments efficiently and maintain transparency.

1.3 Travel Preferences and Requirements:

• Special Requests: Such as dietary restrictions, medical conditions, or mobility needs that help us accommodate your personal needs during tours.
• Travel Preferences: Information about your preferred itineraries and accommodations to enhance your travel experience.

1.4 Website Usage Data:

• Technical Information: Includes your IP address, browser type, device specifics, and browsing behavior on our website, collected via cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information
   We leverage your information for various essential purposes:

• Booking and Tour Management: To efficiently process your bookings, create customized itineraries, and deliver the travel experiences you seek.
• Communication: To provide timely booking confirmations, travel updates, important documents, and reminders to ensure a seamless journey.
• Customer Support: To resolve your queries, assist with any changes, and provide ongoing support throughout your travel experience.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations: To verify your identity and ensure adherence to government-mandated requirements, such as visa regulations or health protocols.
• Personalization: To customize your travel experience based on the preferences you provide, creating memorable and meaningful adventures.
• Marketing: To send you promotional offers, newsletters, or surveys, with the option to opt-out from these communications at any time.

3. Sharing of Information with Third Parties
   Your personal data will only be disclosed to trusted third parties, carefully selected to provide or enhance our services, including:

• Accommodation and Transport Providers: Collaborating with hotels and transport services for your comfort during your travels.
• Tour Guides and Local Partners: Engaging local partners for the effective execution of your itinerary, ensuring authentic experiences.
• Payment Gateways: Utilizing secure third-party payment processors to safeguard your transaction information.
• Government Authorities: Sharing information only when legally required by immigration, tax, or health departments.

Rest assured, we never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security
   We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse:

• Secure Storage: All personal data resides on protected servers with restricted access to ensure confidentiality.
• Encryption: Sensitive payment information is processed through encrypted gateways, complying with industry standards for security.
• Access Control: Only authorized employees and partners with legitimate needs have access to your data.

While we take every possible precaution, please note that no electronic storage or transmission method can guarantee complete security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   Our website employs cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site performance:

• Personalization: Cookies help us remember your preferences and ensure smoother website operations.
• Management Options: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may be limited without them.

6. Your Rights
   You have several important rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: If any information is inaccurate, you can ask us to update it.
• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection to Marketing: You can opt-out of promotional communications at any time.
• Data Portability: You may request that your personal data be transferred to another provider, where feasible.

For any requests regarding your rights, please reach out to us at support@indiahistoricaltours.com, and we will respond promptly.

7. Data Retention
   Your personal data will only be retained as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal requirements:

• Booking Data: Personal data related to bookings will be preserved for 1 year as mandated by law or for tax purposes.
• Marketing Communication Opt-Outs: We will keep your contact details on our suppression list to ensure you do not receive further marketing communications.

8. Third-Party Links
   Our website may feature links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We strongly recommend reading their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
   India Historical Tours reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or via email. Your continued use of our services after such updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us
    Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us:

• Email: support@indiahistoricaltours.com
• Phone: +91- 9760021910
• Address: Taj Nagri phase-2, Agra

This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure transparency in how we handle your personal data. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about our practices. Thank you for choosing India Historical Tours as your travel partner!