1. Information We Collect
When you utilize our website to book a Tadoba safari, purchase tour packages, or submit an inquiry, we collect information necessary to complete your forest reservation legally:
- Personal Contact Data: Full name, email address, telephone/WhatsApp number, and postal address.
- Government ID Records: Government photo ID number (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, or DL), age, gender, and nationality — required by the Maharashtra Forest Department for gate entry permits.
- Financial Information: Payment transactions are executed directly through RBI-authorized, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways. We do not store credit/debit card numbers or bank credentials on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
The details collected from you are used solely for the following travel facilitation purposes:
- Booking official Gypsy/Canter safari permits directly through the Tadoba Forest Department portal.
- Generating digital safari vouchers, tax invoices, and itinerary confirmations.
- Coordinating check-in logistics with your reserved resort or forest lodge.
- Delivering crucial safari alerts (e.g. gate entry timing changes, weather updates, or route advisories).
3. Data Protection & Security
We deploy robust industry-standard safeguards, including 256-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption across all web pages and transactional endpoints. Access to personal traveler information is strictly limited to authorized reservation staff handling your booking.
4. Disclosure to Third Parties
We will never sell, lease, or rent your personal information to marketing brokers. Your information is shared only with:
- The Maharashtra Forest Department / TATR administrative checkpoints for identity verification and permit issuance.
- Partnered registered Gypsy drivers and local guides assigned to your safari vehicle.
- Law enforcement agencies when mandated under statutory Indian legislation.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses standard HTTP cookies to enhance user experience, remember session preferences, and analyze anonymized site traffic metrics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though certain interactive features may have reduced functionality.
6. Contact Us Regarding Your Privacy
If you have any questions, wish to inspect the data we hold, or seek deletion of non-statutory records, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@tadobanationalparkonline.in.
