Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information generated when you use our services.

We do not collect precise GPS location data. We only use country or city-level location to identify your destination.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Paryatana service
• Generate personalized travel checklists based on your destination and travel style
• Send you notifications related to your upcoming trips (only if you opt in)
• Respond to your support requests and questions
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features and fix issues
• Comply with our legal obligations

We do not use your data to serve third-party advertisements. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

3. Information Sharing

We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use trusted third-party services (such as cloud hosting, analytics, and AI providers) that process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.
• Community contributions: If you submit a tip or review, it may be shown to other users. We will never display your name or personal details without your explicit consent.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: If Paryatana is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy commitments.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and encryption at rest.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time (see Your Rights below). Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format (JSON or CSV)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notifications at any time in app settings
• Withdraw consent: Revoke permissions (e.g., location access) at any time through your device settings

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@paryatana.in. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website (paryatana.in) uses minimal cookies to:

• Keep you logged in (session cookies)
• Remember your preferences
• Measure basic page analytics (page views, referrer)

We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

7. Children's Privacy

Paryatana is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or an in-app notice at least 14 days before the change takes effect. Continued use of the service after that date constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

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