Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Explore India Bus Tours (owned by Kieran Blackwood) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website shubham-bus.in. We do not collect personal data through registration forms or store any personal information in databases. This policy applies solely to information gathered automatically through standard web technologies.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web server logs and technologies such as cookies and analytics tools. This includes:
- IP address (used only for geographic approximation)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or link)
- Device type and screen resolution
No name, email, phone number, or other personally identifiable information is collected unless voluntarily provided through contact forms (which are not stored in our database).
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To understand which content is most popular
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use your data for profiling, targeted advertising, or any commercial sale of personal information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to understand how visitors interact with our site
- Performance cookies: Help us monitor and improve site speed and responsiveness
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us analyze traffic and deliver content. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Used to track website traffic and user behavior. Google’s privacy policy is available here.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks that serve non-personalized ads based on general site content, not individual profiles.
We do not share personal data with these services. All data collection by third parties is governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. Our website uses standard security protocols to safeguard data transmission. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard practices to protect your data.
Your Rights
Under Indian data protection laws and international best practices, you have the right to:
- Request access to the data collected about your visit (if technically feasible)
- Request deletion of your browsing data from our analytics tools (by contacting us)
- Opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser or cookie consent banner
- Be informed about how your data is used
While India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is still being implemented, we respect your privacy and will respond to reasonable requests regarding your data.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Kieran Blackwood
Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M2 5DB, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: June 15, 2024
