Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 October 2025
Last Updated: 12 October 2025

Website: wildagramwildlifeexpeditions.org
Business Name: Wild A Gram: Wildlife Expeditions
Email: wildagramadventures@gmail.com
Business Address: Niveditha Terrace, Salunke Vihar Road, Wanowrie, Pune

1. Introduction

Wild A Gram: Wildlife Expeditions (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase our wildlife or birding tours, or otherwise interact with us.

We process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Information Technology Act (India), and other applicable data protection laws.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact details: name, email address, phone number, postal address.
Booking information: tour preferences, travel dates, number of participants, and payment details (handled securely through third-party payment processors).
Communications: messages, feedback, or inquiries sent via our website or email.
Marketing preferences: your consent to receive updates or newsletters.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages.
Cookies and tracking technologies: used to enhance functionality and analyze site performance. You can manage cookies through your browser settings (see Section 8).

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Payment gateways or booking platforms (for verification or payment confirmation).
Social media (if you interact with our content or contact us through platforms like Instagram or Facebook).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data only when we have a legal basis under GDPR, including your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interests. Specifically, we may use your data to:

Process bookings, payments, and tour arrangements.
Communicate with you about tours, updates, or inquiries.
Send marketing communications (only with your consent).
Improve our website, user experience, and service offerings.
Comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting, taxation).
Protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of others.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

(Purpose-Legal Basis)

Managing bookings and payments- Contractual necessity

Sending service-related communications- Legitimate interest

Marketing emails and newsletters- Consent

Analytics and cookies- Consent

Legal compliance and record keeping- Legal obligation

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data.
However, we may share your data with trusted third parties who assist us in providing our services, such as:

Payment processors (for secure transactions)
IT and hosting providers (for website operation)
Marketing platforms (for email newsletters, with your consent)
Tour partners or local guides (limited to relevant booking details)

All third-party partners are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we authorize.

6. International Data Transfers

As we operate tours in India and receive bookings from users worldwide, your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, we ensure they are protected through adequate safeguards, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent data protection measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

Booking and service fulfillment
Legal, tax, or accounting obligations
Resolving disputes or enforcing agreements

Typically, we retain booking records for up to 7 years and marketing data until you withdraw consent.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve functionality and site performance
Analyze traffic and visitor behavior
Personalize user experience

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy (if separately published).

9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access – Request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data where legally permissible.
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or cookies).

To exercise these rights, please email us at wildagramadventures@gmail.com.
We may require proof of identity before processing your request.

10. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
These include encryption, secure hosting environments, and limited employee access based on necessity.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a minor’s data has been collected without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked sites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Wild A Gram: Wildlife Expeditions
Email: wildagramadventures@gmail.com
Address: Niveditha Terrace, Salunke Vihar Road, Wanowrie, Pune, India