Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Last Updated: April 1, 2026
At Selcouth Tours, accessible from https://www.selcouthtours.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Selcouth Tours and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, specifically through our “Request Callback” forms or WhatsApp integration, we may collect:
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Personal Identifiers: Name, Email Address, and Phone/WhatsApp Number.
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Travel Details: Number of travelers (Adults/Children), preferred destinations, and travel dates.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies to improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:
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Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
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Personalize Itineraries: Create custom travel plans based on your queries.
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Communication: Contact you via phone or WhatsApp regarding your booking request.
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Safety: Ensure compliance with local registration requirements for trekking and border-zone permits (e.g., Gurez or Tulail Valley).
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share information with:
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Local Authorities: Only when necessary for obtaining Inner Line Permits (ILP) or security clearances for restricted trekking zones.
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Service Providers: Trusted transport or houseboat partners who require your name for reservations.
4. WhatsApp Communication
By clicking our WhatsApp “Get Started” or “Claim Offer” buttons, you initiate a chat with us. We store your chat history solely to provide better customer service and follow up on your travel inquiries.
5. Cookies
Selcouth Tours uses ‘cookies’ to store information including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content.
6. Data Security
We implement standard security measures to protect your data. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
8. Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:
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Email: selcouthtours@gmail.com
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Location: 1st floor Sagina complex Nowgam Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir