Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Explore India Tourism (operated by Aaron Blackwood) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website go-lanka.in. We do not collect personal information through registration or databases. Our goal is to provide transparent and responsible data practices in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 of India.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal and anonymous information through standard web technologies, including:

• IP address (used only for geographic approximation and not stored)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring URLs
• Cookie data (as explained below)

No personally identifiable information such as name, email, phone number, or address is collected, stored, or processed unless voluntarily provided by you in comments or contact forms — and even then, it is not retained beyond the immediate purpose of response.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• To improve content, navigation, and user experience
• To ensure the website functions properly
• To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks (as described below)

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties. All usage is strictly for operational and analytical purposes.

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 understand how you interact with our site.

Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to measure traffic patterns
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks to display relevant ads

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:

• Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and improve site performance. Google’s privacy policy applies to its services.
• Ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense): To display advertisements based on your browsing behavior. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads. We do not control their practices — please review their privacy policies.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs): To improve site speed and reliability.

We do not share personal data with these services. All data exchanged is anonymized and aggregated.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure servers, SSL encryption, and regular security reviews. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain the highest standards.

Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

• The right to know what personal data is being processed (if any)
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data (if provided voluntarily)
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing
• The right to file a complaint with the Digital Personal Data Protection Board

If you have submitted any personal data via contact forms, you may request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised 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:

Aaron Blackwood
Botanic Garden Wellington, 101 Glenmore Street
Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]