Privacy Policy – Awakening Trails
At Awakening Trails, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal data you entrust to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://awakeningtrails.com.
Who We Are
Awakening Trails is a bespoke wellness and cultural travel company curating immersive, luxury journeys across India and beyond. Our mission is to offer soulful, transformative experiences in a safe, secure, and personalized environment.
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. You can review their privacy policy at automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile picture (if available) may be publicly visible beside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the site, please ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract such information.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Saving your name, email, and site preferences when you comment — valid for 1 year.
- A temporary cookie on the login page to test cookie acceptance (deleted on browser close).
- Login cookies valid for 2 days; “Remember Me” cookies for 2 weeks.
- Post-editing cookies valid for 1 day (to track edits).
Embedded Content from Third-Party Sites
Articles or experiences on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, Instagram posts). Such content behaves exactly as if you visited the source site directly, which may collect data and use cookies.
Data Sharing
We do not share your data with third parties, except when required for security purposes, such as password resets or spam prevention tools.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely to improve moderation and continuity.
- If you register on our site, your profile data is stored securely and can be managed or deleted by you (except for usernames).
Your Rights
You can request to:
- Receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you in an exportable format.
- Request erasure of your personal data (unless retained for legal, administrative, or security reasons).
Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments and submissions may be screened by automated systems for security and anti-spam purposes.
Security & Trust
Your data is protected through industry-standard safeguards. We do not sell or misuse your personal information. Our team ensures your privacy is always respected on every touchpoint of your journey with us.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our privacy practices or need help with your data, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: privacy@awakeningtrails.com
