Privacy Policy Statement

Effective Date: 15th January 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Goa Prism Digital Media, the parent company of Explore Goa (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you access or use this website (“Website” or “Service”). By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from users in the following ways:

a) Personal Information

When you interact with our Website, we may collect personal data, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
User account details (if applicable)
Payment information (for paid services, if any)

b) Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect non-identifiable information, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information (e.g., operating system)
Geographic location
Website usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referring site)

c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about your browsing behavior. For details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

✔ To provide, operate, and improve our Website and services
✔ To personalize user experience and offer relevant content
✔ To process transactions and payments (if applicable)
✔ To communicate with users regarding inquiries, promotions, or service updates
✔ To analyze traffic trends and improve Website functionality
✔ To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

a) With Service Providers & Third Parties

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers that assist in:

Website hosting and maintenance
Payment processing (if applicable)
Email communication and marketing
Analytics and performance tracking

These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it solely for the intended purpose.

b) Legal Compliance & Protection

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations or court orders
Protect our rights, safety, and property
Investigate potential fraud or security breaches

c) Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company or assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
✔ Secure servers and encryption protocols
✔ Restricted access to sensitive data
✔ Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

Access & Correction: Request access to your personal data and correct inaccuracies.
Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings via your browser or opt-out tools.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Third-Party Links & External Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or take responsibility for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to remove such information.

8. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, industry standards, or our data practices. We will notify users of significant changes via email or a Website notice.

Last Updated: 15th January 2025

10. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Goa Prism Digital Media
2nd Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji – Goa. 403001

Tel: +91 89990 85172

Email: [email protected]

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.