Waarah Safaris
Privacy Policy — Waarah Safaris
Last Updated: 16/07/2026
Waarah Safaris (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”) operates the website https://waarahsafaris.com (the “Site”) and provides safari tours, wildlife excursions, travel bookings, and related services (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or use our Services.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from the usage.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
Contact details: Name, email address and phone number.
Booking information: Travel dates, number of travelers, tour preferences and special requirements (dietary, medical, accessibility).
Identity/travel documents: Passport details, visa information, or ID proof, where required for permits, park entry, or reservations.
Communications: Messages sent via contact forms, email, WhatsApp, or live chat.
Reviews and feedback you choose to submit.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages and referring URLs.
Cookies and tracking technologies: see Section 6 below.
Location data: Approximate location derived from your IP address (and precise location only if you grant permission).
1.3 Information from Third Parties
Information from travel partners, tour operators, hotels, or booking agents involved in fulfilling your trip.
Information from social media platforms if you interact with us through them (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
1. Process and manage your bookings, payments, and travel arrangements.
2. Communicate with you about your reservation, itinerary changes, or safari logistics.
3. Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
4. Send promotional emails, offers, or newsletters (only with your consent, where required).
5. Improve our Site, Services, and customer experience.
6. Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and park/permit-related obligations.
7. Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or technical problems.
8. Personalize content and recommend relevant tours or packages.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)
Where required under applicable law (such as India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, or the GDPR for EU/UK visitors), we process your personal data based on:
- Consent — for marketing communications and optional cookies.
- Contractual necessity — to fulfill a booking or provide requested Services.
- Legal obligation — for tax, safety, or regulatory compliance.
- Legitimate interest — for Site security, fraud prevention, and service improvement.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
Service providers: payment processors, hosting providers, email/SMS providers, and booking/CRM software vendors, solely to perform services on our behalf.
Travel and tour partners: local guides, lodges, park authorities, transport providers, and other operators necessary to deliver your safari experience.
Legal and regulatory authorities: where required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we authorize.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to: - Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy - Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations - Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Booking and travel document data is typically retained for [1 year] to meet tax and regulatory requirements. You may request earlier deletion, subject to legal limitations (see Section 8).
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to: - Keep the Site functional (essential cookies) - Analyze traffic and usage patterns (analytics cookies, e.g., Google Analytics) - Deliver relevant advertising (marketing cookies, if used)
You can control cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner, where applicable. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures — including encryption, access controls, and secure servers — to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
Object to or restrict certain processing
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are booking from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental or guardian consent as part of a family booking. If you believe a minor has provided us data without appropriate consent, please contact us to have it removed.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Waarah Safaris Wish Cowork, 115-116, Jan Path, Block D, Nirman Nagar, Brijlalpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302019
Email: operations@waarahtravel.com
Phone: +91 9216077423
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the Policy was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.