This Privacy Policy explains how Odisha Discover (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your information when you visit https://odishadiscover.in (the “Website”). Odisha Discover is designed and run by FusionStack, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. By using the Website, you agree to this policy.
a) Information you give us
When you fill in a form on the Website (for example “Plan with a local”, “Plan this trip” or the Contact form), we collect:
- your name, phone or WhatsApp number and email address
- travel details you choose to share, such as dates, number of people, budget, places you want to visit and your message
b) Information collected automatically
When you visit the Website, we collect anonymous visit statistics to understand how the Website is used:
- pages you view, the page you came from (referrer) and time spent on a page
- how far you scroll and clicks on buttons such as WhatsApp, phone or email
- words you type in our search box
- device type, browser, operating system, screen size and language
- approximate location (city, region, country) based on your IP address
We store IP addresses in a shortened form (the last part is hidden), so they cannot be used to identify you. We do not store your exact location.
When you send an enquiry, we also record the date and time, the page you sent it from and your IP address, to protect against spam and to help us reply.
We use your information to:
- reply to your enquiries and help you plan your trip (by phone, WhatsApp or email)
- improve our travel guides, pages and website speed
- understand which places and topics visitors are interested in
- protect the Website against spam and misuse
- show advertisements (see section 4)
We do
not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies and browser storage to:
- keep the Website working correctly
- count visits and understand how the Website is used
- show and measure advertisements
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the Website may not work properly without them.
4. Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to show advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this Website and other websites.
5. Third-party services
The Website uses services from other companies. They may collect information under their own privacy policies:
- Google (Analytics/Site Kit, Search Console, AdSense, Maps)
- YouTube (videos on the Website)
- WordPress.com / Jetpack (website features and security)
- ipwho.is (to find an approximate city from an IP address)
- WhatsApp (when you choose to contact us on WhatsApp)
6. How long we keep your information
- Visit statistics: detailed records for up to 90 days, after which only daily totals per page are kept.
- Enquiries: for as long as needed to answer you and for our business records, normally up to 2 years.
We share your information only:
- with hotels, drivers or tour partners, if you ask us to help book them
- with service providers who help us run the Website (hosting, email)
- when required by law
8. Your rights
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you can ask us to:
- see the personal information we hold about you
- correct or update it
- delete it
- withdraw your consent to us using it
To do this, email info@odishadiscover.in. We will reply within 30 days.
9. Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no website or internet transfer is completely secure.
10. Children
The Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has sent us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
11. Links to other websites
The Website may link to other websites, such as hotels or booking sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The new version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Odisha Discover (FusionStack) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India Email: info@odishadiscover.in Phone / WhatsApp: +91 7008170926
