Hike Roots India we respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website hikerootsindia.com, including when our site integrates with Google services.
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1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and payment details (if applicable)
• Any other information you share through contact forms or booking pages
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website links
1.3 Information from Google Services
When you interact with Google services on our site (such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, or Google Maps), we may collect:
• Cookies and tracking identifiers
• Location data (if you grant permission)
• Interests and browsing behavior (as provided by Google)
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide and manage trekking and travel services
• Process bookings and payments
• Respond to your inquiries
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send promotional updates (only if you opt-in)
• Show relevant ads via Google Ads or similar platforms
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3. Use of Google Services and Cookies
Our website uses Google services which may set or read cookies on your browser to:
• Analyze site traffic (Google Analytics)
• Enable remarketing and relevant advertisements (Google Ads)
• Display maps and routes (Google Maps)
By using our site, you consent to Google’s Privacy Policy.
• To learn more or to opt out of Google Analytics, visit Google’s opt-out page.
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4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information only with:
• Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors, analytics providers)
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
• Google services as described above
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5. Data Protection
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure.
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6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA)
If you are in India, you have the right to:
• Access and correct your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for processing
• Lodge complaints with the Data Protection Board of India
6.2 Under European Union’s GDPR
If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:
• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Request data portability
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
6.3 Under California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
• Request information about the data we collect
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
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7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Google services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post updates on this page with a revised Effective Date.
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Contact Us
Hike Roots India
Email: travel@hikerootsindia.com
Phone: +91 80766 42258