Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [18-8-2025]
Welcome to India Tourism Forum (ITF).
At ITF, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, secure, and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website — indiatourismforum.com — or interact with our forum, membership services, and other digital features.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Personal Information
When you register, submit forms, participate in discussions, or contact us, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Organization / Company details
Profession / Role in the tourism industry
Address (if voluntarily provided)
Password (encrypted)
B. Usage Data
Automatically collected information during site visits, such as:
IP address
Browser type & version
Device details
Location (approximate)
Pages visited
Time spent on website
Referral links
C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Personalize content
Track performance and traffic
Maintain login sessions
You may disable cookies through browser settings, but certain features may not work properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
To create and manage your ITF membership or forum account
To verify professionals within the tourism industry
To enable participation in forum discussions, networking, and Q&A
To provide newsletters, updates, and tourism insights
To improve our platform, user experience, and services
To respond to inquiries, support requests, and feedback
To send marketing or promotional communications (only if opted-in)
To maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activities
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data only in the following cases:
A. With Trusted Service Providers
Vendors who support ITF operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).
They are required to protect your data and follow confidentiality agreements.
B. With Other Members (Limited Information Only)
If you choose to create a public profile or participate in open forums, some details such as your name, company, posts, and comments will be visible to other users.
C. For Legal Compliance
We may share information when required by:
Law enforcement
Government authorities
Regulatory obligations
Court orders
4. Data Protection & Security
We implement multiple security measures to safeguard your data, including:
SSL encryption
Secure servers
Access controls
Regular system audits
However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. Users are requested to protect their login credentials and report any suspicious activity.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Update or modify your information
Request deletion of your account or data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request copies of collected information
For assistance, contact us at [Insert Support Email].
6. Third-Party Websites & Links
The ITF website may include links to:
Travel agents
Hotels/resorts
Tourism partners
External websites
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Users should review third-party privacy policies independently.
7. Cookies Policy
By using our website, you consent to our cookie usage as described above.
You may clear or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account remains active or as required for:
Legal purposes
Security
Platform integrity
Inactive accounts may be archived or deleted periodically.
9. Children’s Privacy
India Tourism Forum is intended for professionals and adults.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 years of age.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the website signifies acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
India Tourism Forum – Data Protection Team
Email: info@indiatourismforum.com
Website: www.indiatourismforum.com