Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [28th May 2025]

At Explore Banaras (explorebanaras.in), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website and services.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out inquiry forms, or book services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and travel preferences.

  • Usage Data: We collect non-personal data like your browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data to help improve the site.

  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide personalized travel recommendations and experiences

  • Respond to your inquiries or bookings

  • Share updates, blog posts, and local insights through newsletters (only if subscribed)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Support our local guides and homestay partners

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information:

  • With trusted partners (e.g., homestay hosts, local guides) only when necessary to provide the services you requested

  • If required by law or to respond to legal requests

  • In case of website analytics with GDPR-compliant third-party tools (like Google Analytics)

4. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

 

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Opt-out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link

To exercise these rights, contact us at: namaste@explorebanaras.in

 

6. External Links

Explore Banaras may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.