Last updated: June 05, 2023

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At Bihar Tourism, safeguarding the privacy of our visitors is of utmost importance to us. We understand the significance of protecting the personally identifiable information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Bihar Tourism and how we utilize it.

This privacy policy specifically pertains to our online activities and applies to visitors of our website and mobile app regarding the information they share and/or collect through Bihar Tourism. Please note that this policy does not extend to information collected offline or through channels other than this website.

Disclosure:

In general, you can browse the Bihar Tourism website without revealing any personal information about yourself. However, if you are required to submit any personal information for booking or registration purposes, Bihar Tourism will not disclose your information to any third parties without your explicit consent.

Consent:

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information we collect

Personal information you provide us with: We collect the personal information you provide us with when you create an account, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information.

Information we collect automatically: We collect information about your computer and your use of our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. We also collect information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you view, the links you click, and the actions you take.

Information from social media platforms: If you choose to connect to our website with a social media platform, such as Facebook or Twitter, we may collect information from that platform, such as your name, email address, and profile picture.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you, such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of your message, attachments you may send us, and any other information you choose to provide. That information will only be used for the respective purpose & will not be used for any other purpose.

When you register for an account, we may ask for your contact information, including items such as name, company name, address, email address, and telephone number.

How we use your information

 We utilize the information we collect in various ways to enhance your experience with Bihar Tourism. These include: 

• Provide you with the services you request, such as creating an account, signing up for our newsletter, or contacting us

• Improve our website and services by analyzing how you use them

• Send you marketing communications, such as email newsletters, about our products and services

• Target our marketing communications to your interests

• Protect our rights and property, and the rights and property of our users

Log Files:

Bihar Tourism follows a standard procedure of utilizing log files. These files log visitors when they access websites. Like most hosting companies, we collect information such as internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. 

This information is not linked to personally identifiable information. The purpose of this information is to analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movement on the website, and gather demographic information. 

Cookies:

Similar to other websites, Bihar Tourism employs "cookies" to store information, including visitors' preferences and the pages they access or visit on the website. This information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing web page content based on the visitor's browser type and/or other information.

We only use non-persistent cookies (temporary cookies). Session cookies remain active as long as the browser session is active. Once it’s closed, the cookies are destroyed. 

Data Request Policy:

You can request access or delete the data that we have stored on our site by reaching us at secy-tourism-bih@nic.in.

Website Security:

• Using secure protocols, such as HTTPS, to encrypt & secure the information.

• No attempt is made to identify an individual user on their usage behavior except for authorized law enforcement investigations.

• Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on this website are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Indian IT Act (2000).

Links to Other Websites:

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit. 

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

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. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us: 

By email: secy-tourism-bih@nic.in

By phone number: +91-612-2217045

Facebook Compliance Update:

As of June 05, 2023, Bihar Tourism has updated its Privacy Policy to ensure compliance with Facebook's policies and regulations. 

We remain committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing transparency in how we handle your personal information. If you have any concerns or inquiries regarding the updated policy, please contact us at secy-tourism-bih@nic.in. 

Please note that this Privacy Policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated or modified as required. It is advisable to check this policy regularly for any changes.