Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Department of Tourism, Government of Haryana (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit our Website haryanatourism.gov.in(“Website”). Your use of the Website signifies your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information Provided by You:

Name, email address, phone number, postal address etc., when you fill out enquiry forms, subscription newsletters, feedback forms, etc.
Other data you voluntarily provide while using the Website (for example, when registering for events, promotions).

1.2 Automatic/Usage Information:

IP address; browser type and version; device type; pages visited; time and date stamps; referring URLs; time spent on pages; other technical usage data.
Cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies may be used to collect this information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries, feedback, or requests.
To send you updates, newsletters, alerts, or other communications about tourism in Haryana (if you subscribe).
To improve and personalize the Website, its content, and user experience.
To administer the Website and for internal operations (such as troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, security).
To comply with legal obligations and to protect rights, safety, or property of the Government or its users.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 We may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, or similar technologies to collect usage information.

3.2 Cookies may be used for essential functionality, performance, analytics, personalization, etc.

3.3 You can typically disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may impair some features of the Website.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With our service providers or contractors who assist in operating the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics) under confidentiality obligations.
When required by law, legal process, court order, or government authority.
To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Government or other users.
With your consent.

5. Data Retention

5.1 We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including for satisfying any legal or regulatory obligations.

5.2 Usage and log data may be retained for shorter periods unless needed for security, audit or legal reasons.

6. Security of Information

6.1 We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

6.2 However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure; absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. Third-Party Links & External Sites

The Website may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Data

The Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of [13 / 16] (as per applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If it comes to our attention that information from a minor has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it.