Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Ghumante respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit www.ghumante.com.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Contact messages
- Travel inquiries
- Account information
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral URLs
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate our website
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our services
- Send newsletters (with your consent)
- Prevent fraud
- Maintain website security
- Analyze usage trends
4. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Payment processors
- Analytics providers
- Hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Government authorities where legally required
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information.
However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Business purposes
- Legal compliance
- Dispute resolution
- Security
7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google Maps
- Social media integrations
- Embedded videos
These providers have their own privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own where our service providers operate.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective when posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Website: www.ghumante.com
Ghumante App Data Collection and Usage
1. Information You Provide
When using the Ghumante App, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Profile information
- Travel preferences
- Saved destinations and itineraries
- Feedback and support requests
2. Device Information
To improve app performance and security, we may collect:
- Device model
- Device manufacturer
- Operating system and version
- App version
- Unique device identifiers
- Language and region settings
- Mobile network information
3. Location Data
With your permission, the app may collect:
- Approximate location
- Precise GPS location
- Background location (only if required for specific features and with your consent)
Location information may be used to:
- Recommend nearby attractions
- Display nearby accommodations, restaurants, and services
- Provide location-based travel recommendations
- Improve navigation features
You may disable location access at any time through your device settings.
4. Camera Access
The app may request camera permission to:
- Capture profile photos
- Upload travel photos
- Scan QR codes (if applicable)
The camera is accessed only with your permission.
5. Photo and Media Access
The app may request access to your device’s photos and media to:
- Upload travel images
- Share experiences
- Update your profile picture
Only the files you choose to upload are accessed.
6. Storage Access
Storage permission may be used to:
- Save downloaded travel guides
- Cache maps and images for offline use
- Store user preferences
7. Notifications
With your permission, we may send notifications about:
- Trip reminders
- Booking updates
- Travel alerts
- New destinations and features
- Promotional offers (where permitted)
You can manage notification preferences through your device settings or within the app.
8. Contacts (Optional)
If you choose to use social or referral features, the app may request access to your contacts to help you invite friends.
We do not access your contacts without your explicit permission.
9. Analytics Data
We may collect anonymous usage information such as:
- Screens viewed
- Feature usage
- Session duration
- App crashes
- Performance metrics
- User interactions
This data helps us improve the app experience.
10. Advertising Data
If the app displays advertisements, we may collect:
- Advertising identifiers
- Ad interactions
- Device information relevant to ad delivery
Advertising partners may use this information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
11. Crash Reports
To improve stability, we may collect:
- Crash logs
- Error reports
- Device diagnostics
- Performance information
This information does not intentionally include the content of your personal communications.
12. Offline Data
Some app features may continue to work offline by storing limited data on your device. Once an internet connection is available, the app may synchronize relevant information with our servers.
13. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers that help us:
- Host our services
- Process payments
- Analyze app performance
- Send notifications
- Provide customer support
These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
14. Permissions
The Ghumante App may request permissions such as:
- Location
- Camera
- Photos and media
- Notifications
- Storage
You can grant or revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings. Some features may not function properly if certain permissions are disabled.
15. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to secure your data, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure.
16. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide the app’s features, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements.
17. Your Choices
You can:
- Update your profile information.
- Manage app permissions through your device settings.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, where applicable under law.
