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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how TravTalk, a digital publication operated by DDP Group, collects, uses and protects information when you access and use the TravTalk website (the “Website”).

This Policy applies only to the TravTalk website and its digital services.

It does not apply to the TravTalk print magazine, offline subscriptions, or any non-digital activities of DDP Group unless expressly stated.

About TravTalk

TravTalk is a trade-focused travel and tourism publication and is part of DDP Group.
Contact details (for privacy-related matters):
Email: talk@ddppl.com
Phone: +91-9810876087

Scope and acceptance

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This Policy is intended to meet the requirements of applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and is designed to be consistent with internationally recognised privacy principles.
Nothing in this Policy is intended to create rights or obligations beyond those required under applicable law.

Information we may collect

We collect only such information as is reasonably necessary to operate and improve the Website.

1. Information you provide voluntarily
This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organisation or designation
  • Contact details
  • Information submitted through enquiry forms, newsletter sign-ups or correspondence

 
2. Automatically collected information
When you visit the Website, limited technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookies or similar technologies

This information is generally used in aggregated or anonymised form.

 
3. What we do not intentionally collect

  • Sensitive personal data (as defined under Indian law)
  • Financial or payment information
  • Biometric or health data

If such information is voluntarily submitted, it is not retained beyond what is legally or operationally necessary.

 
4. Purpose of collection
Information collected through the Website may be used for the following purposes:

  • Operating and maintaining the Website
  • Responding to enquiries and communications
  • Sending newsletters or updates where requested
  • Improving content, performance and user experience
  • Website security, fraud prevention and analytics
  • Compliance with applicable legal obligations

Information is not used for purposes unrelated to the functioning of the Website.

 
5. Cookies and analytics
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure basic functionality
  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve performance and content relevance

Cookies do not give us access to your device or personal information beyond what you choose to share.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some Website features may not function optimally if cookies are disabled.

 
6. Sharing of information
We do not sell or trade personal data.

Information may be shared only in limited circumstances, such as:

  • With service providers assisting in Website hosting, analytics or technical support
  • Where required by law, regulation or lawful government request
  • To protect the rights, safety or integrity of TravTalk, DDP Group or users

Any such sharing is undertaken on a need-to-know basis and subject to reasonable confidentiality and security safeguards.

 
7. Data storage and security
We take reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to safeguard information against unauthorised access, misuse or loss.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Accordingly, we do not guarantee absolute security.

 
8. Data retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

We may retain anonymised or aggregated data for analytical or archival purposes.

 
9. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, users may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data provided by them
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Request deletion of information, where legally permissible

Requests may be submitted to talk@ddppl.com.

We reserve the right to verify requests and to decline requests where permitted by law.

 
10. International users
The Website is operated from India.

If you access the Website from outside India, you acknowledge that information may be processed and stored in India or other jurisdictions where service providers are located, subject to reasonable safeguards.

 
11. Third-party links
The Website may contain links to external websites.

TravTalk is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such websites independently.

 
12. Children’s privacy
The Website is intended for a professional and trade audience.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.

 
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

 
14. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information:
Email: talk@ddppl.com
Phone: +91-9810876087