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Privacy Policy

Adam Vacations is committed to protecting the privacy of every pilgrim who trusts us with their personal information during the sacred 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra journey planning process.

📅 Last Updated: May 2025
🏭 Covers: 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra Services
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Introduction

Adam Vacations ("we," "our," "us") is an IATA accredited online travel company based in New Delhi, India. We provide flight bookings, hotel arrangements, local transfers, and fully managed pilgrimage packages for the 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra across India.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information you share when you enquire about, plan, or book a Jyotirlinga Yatra package — through our website, WhatsApp, phone, or any other channel.

By using our services or submitting an enquiry, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our Commitment: We treat your personal information with the same care and reverence that you bring to your sacred pilgrimage. Your data is never sold, never misused, and always protected.

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Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Identification
  • Full name of all travellers (as per government ID — required for airline ticketing)
  • Date of birth and age (required for senior citizen provisions, Kedarnath helicopter booking)
  • Gender (for hotel rooming and pilgrimage customs)
  • Government ID: Aadhar, Passport, PAN (required for airline tickets, hotel check-in, VIP darshan passes)
  • Nationality and country of residence (for NRI customers and visa requirements)
2.2 Contact Information
  • Mobile number — WhatsApp coordination, booking confirmations, on-trip support
  • Email address — tickets, vouchers, itinerary documents, confirmation emails
  • Emergency contact name and number — mandatory for senior and unaccompanied travellers
  • Overseas contact details — for NRI family packages (daily trip update sharing)
2.3 Yatra & Travel Preferences
  • Departure city and preferred travel dates
  • Specific Jyotirlinga(s) you wish to visit and your circuit history
  • Package preference (Economy / Standard / Premium) and hotel category
  • Dietary requirements and food preferences
  • Medical conditions and mobility requirements — kept strictly confidential, used only for safety and service planning
  • Puja preferences: Rudrabhishek, Kaal Sarp Dosh, Abhishek, Ancestral rites etc.
2.4 Payment Information

We collect minimal payment data: bank transfer references, UPI transaction IDs, and partial card details for refund processing only. We do not store full card numbers.

All card transactions processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways. Payment details are encrypted in transit and never stored in plain text.

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How We Use Your Information
  • Yatra Planning & Booking: Build your customized itinerary, book flights and hotels in your name, arrange VIP darshan passes, coordinate all travel logistics
  • Communication: Send quotes, booking confirmations, flight tickets, hotel vouchers, itinerary documents, and pre-trip information packs
  • On-Trip Support: Coordinate with local guides, share details with temple authorities for darshan passes, manage in-trip emergencies
  • NRI Family Coordination: With explicit consent, add overseas family members to trip update groups and send daily progress reports
  • Yatra Circuit Continuity: Maintain your pilgrimage record to plan the next leg of your 12 Jyotirlinga circuit from where you left off
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with IATA, DGCA, and applicable Indian law requirements
  • Service Improvement: Understand how customers use our services and improve our packages

We Will Never: Sell your data to third parties, use it for unrelated marketing, share it with advertisers, or use it for any purpose beyond serving your pilgrimage journey.

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Data Sharing
Essential Service Providers Only

To fulfil your yatra booking, we share relevant data with:

  • Airlines: Name, date of birth, passport/ID — for ticket issuance
  • Hotels: Name, ID number, check-in details — for confirmed reservation
  • Temple Trusts: Name, ID — for VIP darshan passes at Mahakaleshwar, Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, and others
  • Local Guides & Ground Operators: Name, mobile, hotel details — for on-ground coordination
  • Kedarnath Helicopter Operators: Name, age, medical fitness status — for helicopter booking

Service providers receive only the minimum data required. We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or unrelated third parties — ever.

We may share information if required by law or court order. In a medical emergency during your yatra, relevant medical information may be shared with emergency services to protect your safety.

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Data Security
  • All digital records stored on password-protected, encrypted systems
  • Access to customer data restricted to authorised staff on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular security reviews and staff training on data protection practices
  • Sensitive data (ID numbers, medical information) deleted 12 months after trip completion unless legally required to retain
  • WhatsApp communications conducted on official registered business numbers only

No method of electronic transmission is 100% secure. We will notify you promptly in case of any data breach that may affect your information.

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Your Rights
  • Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and contractual retention obligations)
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
  • Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes

To exercise these rights, email Booking@adamvacations.com or WhatsApp us at+91 70530 74322. We respond within 7 business days.

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Cookies, Children & Policy Changes
Cookies

Our website uses essential, analytics, and optional marketing cookies. See our separate Cookie Policy for full details. Essential cookies cannot be disabled; analytics and marketing cookies can be managed through our cookie consent banner.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without parental consent. Minor children included in family bookings are managed under parental consent. Contact us immediately if you believe we hold a minor's data without consent.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last Updated" date and notifying customers with active bookings. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

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Contact Us About Privacy
  • Phone: +91 70530 74322 (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–9 PM IST)
  • Email: booking@adamvacations.com
  • WhatsApp: +91 70530 74322
  • Office: Adam Vacations, New Delhi, India

All privacy queries responded to within 7 business days. Urgent matters addressed within 24 hours.

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