Privacy Policy — TravelTrue Nature

(Compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025)

1. Introduction

TravelTrue Nature (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a travel services provider located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (GSTIN: 36AXMPC0851C1ZW).

We provide travel booking, itinerary planning, visa assistance, and corporate travel management services to:

  • Individual travelers (B2C)
  • Corporate clients and their employees (B2B)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data through our website, applications, and related services (“Platforms”), in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) and DPDP Rules, 2025.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to personal data processed when you:

  • Visit or use our website or mobile applications
  • Make travel bookings or inquiries
  • Submit travel or identity documents
  • Engage with customer support
  • Use corporate travel services
  • Interact with us via email, forms, or phone

3. Notice — Personal Data We Collect

We collect only data that is necessary and proportionate to provide services.

3.1 IDENTITY & VERIFICATION DATA

  • Aadhaar (masked where applicable)
  • PAN
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality

Purpose: Identity verification, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance

3.2 CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Residential or billing address

Purpose: Communication, booking confirmations, service delivery

3.3 TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION

  • Passport details
  • Visa information
  • Travel insurance details

Purpose: Ticketing, visa processing, immigration compliance

3.4 BOOKING & TRAVEL DATA

  • PNR numbers
  • Itineraries
  • Travel preferences

Purpose: Managing reservations and travel services

3.5 PAYMENT & FINANCIAL DATA

  • Billing details
  • Transaction references

Purpose: Payment processing, GST compliance, accounting

3.6 CORPORATE TRAVEL DATA

  • Employee details
  • Travel history and reports
  • Cost center or department information

Purpose: Corporate travel management and reporting

4. Lawful Basis of Processing

We process personal data based on:

  1. Consent — When you voluntarily provide data
  2. Performance of Service — To fulfill travel bookings
  3. Legal Obligations — Tax, GST, regulatory compliance

You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 11).

5. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is used for:

  • Booking flights, hotels, and travel services
  • Visa and documentation assistance
  • Corporate travel reporting and expense management
  • Customer support and communications
  • Legal and regulatory compliance (including GST and LRS)
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Service improvement and analytics

We do not sell personal data.

6. Sharing of Personal Data (Data Processors)

We may share personal data only where necessary with:

  • Airlines and global distribution systems (GDS)
  • Hotels and accommodation providers
  • Visa consulates and processing centers
  • Payment gateways and financial institutions
  • Corporate clients (for employee travel)
  • Government authorities when legally required

All third parties are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and security.

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

For international bookings, personal data may be transferred outside India to travel service providers.

Such transfers occur only when:

  • Necessary to fulfill the requested service
  • Subject to reasonable safeguards
  • In compliance with government-notified restrictions

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Data CategoryRetention Period
Booking & travel recordsUp to 24 months after trip completion
Identity/KYC documentsUp to 180 days after service completion unless legally required longer
Financial and GST recordsUp to 8 years
Corporate travel dataAs per contractual obligations

After expiry, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards including:

  • Role-based access controls
  • Encryption where feasible
  • Secure hosting environments
  • Confidentiality obligations for staff

While we strive to protect data, no system is completely secure.

10. Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at children.

If minor data is processed for travel bookings, it is based on verified parental or guardian consent.

11. Rights of Data Principals

Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

  • Obtain a summary of personal data processed
  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure when data is no longer necessary
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a grievance
  • Nominate a representative

Requests can be made via Section 14.

12. Right to Nominate

You may nominate an individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity.

Verification documents may be required to process such requests.

13. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Provide marketing communications (with consent)

Users may manage cookie preferences via browser settings or cookie banner controls.

14. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with DPDP Rules, 2025:

Grievance Officer

TravelTrue Nature

Email: jagadeesh.choppa@traveltruenature.com

Contact Form: Click here

Address: Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

We will acknowledge and address grievances within applicable legal timelines.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes.

Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

16. Contact Information

TravelTrue Nature

Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

GSTIN: 36AXMPC0851C1ZW

Email: jagadeesh.choppa@traveltruenature.com

17. Commitment to Privacy

TravelTrue Nature is committed to processing personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws in India.