Introduction

Visit Prayagraj ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at visitprayagraj.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit this site. We are committed to handling any personal data we collect with care and transparency.

By using this website, you accept the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information and only what is necessary for the functions you actively use:

  • Contact form: Name, email address, message subject, and message text — used only to respond to your enquiry.
  • Newsletter subscription: Email address only — used to send travel updates about Prayagraj. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
  • Automatically collected data: Standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security and to understand aggregate traffic patterns. It is not used to identify individuals.

We do not collect payment information. We do not collect location data beyond what your browser may share during standard web requests.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to messages submitted through the contact form
  • Send newsletter emails to subscribers who have opted in
  • Monitor and improve the technical performance of this website
  • Protect the security of this website and prevent abuse

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies

This website uses a limited number of cookies:

  • Functional cookies: Used to remember user preferences (e.g., whether a notice has been dismissed). These are session-scoped or short-lived.
  • Analytics: If analytics tools are active, they set cookies to count unique visitors and popular pages anonymously. No personally identifiable profile is built.
  • Third-party cookies: Affiliate links to external platforms (booking services, eSIM providers) may set their own cookies when you click through. These are governed by those platforms' own privacy policies.

You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time. Blocking all cookies may affect some site functionality.

Affiliate Links Disclosure

This website contains affiliate links to third-party services including, but not limited to, hotel booking platforms, flight comparison tools, train ticket booking services, eSIM providers, and travel insurance products. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or booking, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate links are clearly marked with labels such as "Affiliate", "Sponsored", or similar indicators on relevant pages. The presence of affiliate links does not influence our editorial content — our recommendations are based on research and editorial judgement, not commercial relationships with specific providers.

Third-Party Services

This website integrates or links to the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy which governs data they collect:

  • Google Fonts: Loaded via the Google Fonts API. Google may collect limited usage data. See Google's privacy policy at google.com/policies/privacy.
  • Blog content API: Blog posts are loaded from an external API. The API provider processes requests from this server; no personal visitor data is forwarded to the API.
  • Affiliate platforms: When you follow affiliate links and interact with third-party booking platforms, those platforms' privacy policies apply to data you provide to them.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to the enquiry and any necessary follow-up, after which they are deleted. Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Server log data is typically retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights with respect to your personal data including:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter)
  • The right to object to processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data we hold from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. This includes encrypted HTTPS connections and restricted access to backend systems. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact for Data Requests

For any data-related enquiries, privacy concerns, or requests to access, correct, or delete your personal data, please contact us at:

Visit Prayagraj

[email protected]