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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Banjarawilds.com (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring lawful processing of personal data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000

  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011

  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Policy:

  • Personal Data means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.

  • Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI) shall have the meaning assigned under the IT Rules, 2011.

  • Processing includes collection, recording, storage, use, sharing, disclosure, or erasure of data.

  • Data Principal means the individual to whom the personal data relates.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

A. Information Provided by You

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

  • Identity details (if required for bookings)

  • Payment details (processed via secure third-party gateways)

  • Information submitted through contact or booking forms

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Cookies and tracking data

  • Website usage data

C. Sensitive Personal Data (If Applicable)

We do not intentionally collect Sensitive Personal Data unless necessary for service fulfillment. If collected, it will only be processed with explicit consent and in compliance with applicable law.

4. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is processed for lawful purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Processing bookings or service requests

  • Providing wildlife, travel, or hospitality-related services

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Sending service-related communications

  • Marketing communications (only with consent)

  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

We process data only for purposes that are lawful, specific, and clearly communicated.

5. Lawful Basis & Consent

Under the DPDP Act, we process personal data based on:

  • Consent provided by you

  • Legitimate uses as permitted under applicable law

  • Legal obligations

By submitting your information, you provide free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent to its processing for the stated purposes.

You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 10).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Once retention is no longer necessary, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data with:

  • Payment gateway providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • IT service providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities (if required by law)

All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and implement reasonable security practices.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside India, such transfer will comply with restrictions prescribed under the DPDP Act and applicable Government notifications.

9. Reasonable Security Practices

In accordance with Section 43A of the IT Act and SPDI Rules, we implement reasonable security practices, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Access controls

  • Secure hosting infrastructure

  • Restricted employee access

  • Periodic security review

However, no digital system guarantees absolute security.

10. Rights of Data Principals

Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of personal data

  • Withdraw consent

  • Seek grievance redressal

  • Nominate another individual to exercise rights in case of death or incapacity

To exercise these rights, contact the Grievance Officer listed below.

11. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly process personal data of children under 18 years of age without verifiable parental consent, as required under Indian law.

12. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

In accordance with Rule 5(9) of the IT Rules, 2011 and the DPDP Act:

Grievance Officer: [Insert Name]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Address: [Insert Registered Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

All grievances will be acknowledged within a reasonable time and resolved in accordance with applicable law.

If you are not satisfied with the response, you may escalate your complaint to the Data Protection Board of India (once notified under the DPDP Act).

13. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Users may control cookies through browser settings. Continued use of the website constitutes consent to cookie usage.

14. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

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