Welcome to Travel with Thought (https://travelwiththought.com/). This website is a personal travel blog authored and owned by Saurav Sinha (referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Data Fiduciary“).
We are deeply committed to safeguarding the personal data of our visitors and users (referred to as “you” or the “Data Principal“). This Privacy Policy has been meticulously drafted to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India. It clearly explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website.
2. Your Consent is Key
By using our website, leaving comments, or subscribing to our newsletter, you explicitly provide your free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as detailed in this policy.
You retain the absolute right to withdraw your consent at any time. To do so, please contact us directly via the details provided in the “Grievance Redressal” or “Contact Us” sections. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
3. Information We Collect
We limit our data collection to only what is necessary for the effective operation of our blog and to provide you with a good user experience.
Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily:
This includes information you actively choose to give us when you:
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Leave a comment on a blog post.
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Subscribe to our newsletter.
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Contact us directly through forms or email.
This data is currently limited to your name and email address.
Usage Data (Automatically Collected):
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain non-personal technical information to understand website performance and user behavior. This includes:
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Your IP address.
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Browser type and version.
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Operating system.
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Pages you visit on our site.
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Time and date of your visit.
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Referral source (the website that led you to us).
This data is primarily used for analytics to improve our website’s functionality and content.
4. Purpose of Data Collection: How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data exclusively for the specific purposes for which you have provided consent, or where there is a legitimate interest as permitted by DPDPA:
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To Operate and Maintain Our Website: This includes managing your comments effectively and ensuring the smooth and secure functioning of the site.
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To Communicate with You: To respond to your comments or inquiries, and to deliver our newsletter to your inbox if you have subscribed.
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To Improve Our Website: By analyzing usage patterns, we can understand how users interact with our content, allowing us to enhance the user experience and offer more relevant content.
5. Your Rights as a Data Principal (Under the DPDPA, 2023)
As per the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India, you possess significant rights concerning your personal data. We are committed to upholding these rights:
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Right to Access Information: You have the right to request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and detailed information on how it is being processed.
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Right to Correction and Erasure: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or misleading personal data we hold. Furthermore, you can request the erasure of data that is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected for, or when you withdraw your consent.
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Right of Grievance Redressal: You have the fundamental right to have any grievances regarding your data protection rights addressed promptly and effectively. Please refer to the “Grievance Redressal” section below for details on how to submit a complaint.
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Right to Nominate: You have the right to nominate another individual who can exercise your rights on your behalf in the unfortunate event of your death or incapacity.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer using the details provided below. We are dedicated to responding to your requests in a timely manner as stipulated by the DPDPA.
6. Processing of Children’s Data
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal data from anyone under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will promptly take steps to remove that information from our records. Processing any data for users under 18 will only be done upon receiving verifiable consent from a legal parent or guardian.
7. Data Security and Retention
Security:
We have implemented reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We continuously review our security practices to ensure your data remains secure.
Retention:
We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the specific purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, your comment and its associated data will remain on the site until you request its removal. Usage data collected for analytics is typically retained for a period necessary to observe trends and improve the website.
8. Grievance Redressal
In full compliance with the DPDPA, we have appointed a dedicated Grievance Officer to address all your concerns and grievances regarding your personal data and privacy rights.
Grievance Officer: Saurav Sinha
To register a complaint or concern, please send an email with the subject line “Grievance”. We are committed to acknowledging your grievance within 48 hours of receipt and will endeavor to resolve it as expeditiously as possible, adhering to the timelines prescribed by the DPDPA.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact the Data Fiduciary and Grievance Officer:
Name: Saurav Sinha