Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1st Jan 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Explore Uttarkashi (the "Website"), owned by the Uttarkashi Administration and managed by the Uttarkashi Tourism Office, collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit or use our Website. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information you provide when registering for an account or applying for a trekking pass, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details.
• Usage Data: Details of your visits to our Website including, but not limited to, your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services.
• Process your registration, manage your account, and deliver the services you request.
• Communicate with you regarding updates, promotional offers, and important notices.
• Analyze usage patterns and improve the overall user experience.
• Ensure the security of our Website and prevent unauthorized activities or fraud.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website and delivering services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• For Legal Purposes: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, update, or request deletion of your information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 12. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 12, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: publicityutdb@gmail.com
• Mailing Address: District Tourism Development Office, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India
• Phone: +91-1374-223573

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.