Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Desi Travel Buddy, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about our users, including:

• Personal identifiers (name, email address, phone number)
• Profile information (profile picture, biographical information)
• Travel preferences and plans (destinations, dates, interests)
• Community affiliations
• Device and usage information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Location data (with your permission)

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Direct interactions (when you register, create a profile, or post travel plans)
• Automated technologies (cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies)
• Third-party sources (social media platforms if you connect them to our service)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Match you with potential travel companions
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about our services
• Process your transactions
• Ensure platform safety and security
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Other users (as necessary for the platform's functionality)
• Service providers (who help us operate our business)
• Legal authorities (when required by law)
• Business partners (with your consent)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate personal data
• The right to request deletion of your personal data
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside [Country] and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to [Country] and process it there.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@desitravelbuddy.com.