Privacy Policy – Gir Safari (Wildlife Safari Tourism)

Effective Date: September 9, 2025

Last Updated: September 9, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Wildlife Safari Tourism (“we,” “our,” or “us”), operating under the brand Gir Safari, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you access or use www.girsafaribooking.in (“Website”).

By using our Website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our Website or book a safari, we may collect the following information:

a) Personal Information

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Booking details (date, safari type, etc.)

b) Payment Information

• Processed securely via Razorpay
• We do not store your card, UPI, or banking details on our servers

c) Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser type and device details
• Cookies and analytics data to improve Website performance

2. How We Use Your Information

• Confirm and manage your Gir Safari bookings
• Communicate booking details, confirmations, and updates via email/WhatsApp
• Provide customer support
• Improve our Website and services
• Fulfill legal and security obligations if required

Note: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

3. Payment Security

• All payments are processed securely via Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway
• Your sensitive financial data (credit/debit card, UPI, wallet info) is encrypted and handled directly by Razorpay
• We never store your payment details on our servers

4. Cookies

• Enhance your browsing experience
• Track preferences and improve Website performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Website features may not function properly.

5. Data Protection & Retention

• We implement strict security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access or misuse
• We retain your personal data only as long as required to:
  • Fulfill your booking
  • Provide customer support
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

6. Third-Party Services

• Our Website may contain links to external websites (e.g., tourism partners, social media)
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites
• If you book via third-party platforms, their respective privacy policies will apply

7. Your Rights

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections or updates to your data
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and booking record requirements
• Opt-out of non-essential marketing communications

8. Children’s Privacy

• Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age
• We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors
• If you believe a minor has provided us with information, please contact us immediately

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with legal requirements or improve our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.