Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Tuk Tuk Backpackers ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the tuktukbackpackers.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related pages, subdomains, and mobile versions thereof (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using tuktukbackpackers.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through forms on our Site, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to understand your location, browser type, and internet service provider.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior and preferences on our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Device Information: We may collect details about your device, including operating system, browser version, and device identifiers.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyze Site traffic, user behavior, and engagement patterns to understand how visitors use our platform.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate referrals, commissions, and conversions related to casino and gaming partners.
- Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, optimize Site functionality, and develop new features.
- Marketing Communications: To send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing materials (if you have opted in).
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service.
- Third-Party Services: To share anonymized data with analytics providers, advertising networks, and affiliate partners.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to measure Site performance and user behavior through tools like Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track referrals and commissions from casino and gambling partners.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may impact Site functionality. You can also opt out of third-party tracking by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out pages.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including online casinos, gaming platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of these third-party websites. When you click on external links, you leave our Site and enter the jurisdiction and privacy policies of those third parties. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. We do not control, monitor, or endorse the privacy practices of casino operators or other external links.
Your Rights
Under Indian privacy laws and data protection frameworks, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data processing.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format.
For EU/UK residents: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, GDPR protections apply, and you have additional rights including withdrawal of consent and the right to lodge complaints with data protection authorities.
For US residents: If you are located in states with privacy laws (CCPA, CPA, VCDPA), those state-specific rights apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
- Personal information collected through forms is retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for 24 months for accounting and compliance purposes.
- Analytics data is aggregated and retained for up to 2 years.
- Cookie data is retained according to each cookie's expiration period, typically ranging from session-based to 2 years.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@tuktukbackpackers.com
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site.