Privacy Policy

1. Our Privacy Approach

ONYATRIPS is built to enable exploration, discovery, and meaningful connections.

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary to:

• Operate and improve the Platform
• Personalize discovery and connections
• Maintain trust, safety, and accountability
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you choose to provide, including:

• Name or display name
• Email address (including institutional or professional email)
• Profile details (profession, interests, preferences, travel intent, lifestyle indicators)
• User-generated content (saved places, posts, messages, bucket lists)
• Communications with ONYATRIPS (support, feedback, inquiries)

Providing certain information may be required to access specific features.

2.2 Verification Information (Evolving)

Currently, ONYATRIPS primarily verifies users through official institutional or professional email addresses.

This may include:

• Email address and domain
• Verification status and timestamp

In the future, ONYATRIPS may introduce additional verification methods, which may include:

• Government-issued identity documents (such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport), where permitted by law
• Other lawful identity or trust-verification mechanisms

Any such change will be:

• Clearly disclosed
• Subject to applicable law
• Accompanied by updated consent where required

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we may collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and log data
• Usage activity (interactions, clicks, views, saves)
• Approximate location (city or region level)

This data helps improve performance, personalization, and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal data to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Verify users and maintain platform trust
• Personalize destinations, experiences, and people discovery
• Improve AI-driven recommendations
• Enable user interactions and features
• Communicate updates, alerts, and support messages
• Detect misuse, fraud, or unsafe activity
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use personal data for purposes unrelated to the Platform without disclosure.

4. AI, Algorithms & Personalization

ONYATRIPS uses AI systems, algorithms, and data models to:

• Recommend destinations, experiences, and connections
• Improve relevance and personalization
• Analyze aggregated usage trends

AI systems:

• Do not make legal, medical, or financial decisions
• Do not guarantee accuracy or outcomes

Users remain responsible for decisions based on recommendations.

5. Sharing of Information

5.1 With Other Users

Certain profile information may be visible to other users based on platform features and your settings.

5.2 With Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers for:

• Hosting and infrastructure
• Analytics
• Security
• Communication delivery

Such providers are contractually required to protect your data.

5.3 Partnerships, Sponsorships & Monetization

ONYATRIPS may engage in partnerships, sponsorships, promotions, or monetization activities.

Where personal data is involved:

• Sharing will be limited to what is necessary
• Disclosure will be provided where required by law

ONYATRIPS does not share personal data for advertising purposes without lawful basis or consent.

5.4 Legal & Safety Disclosures

We may disclose information where required to:

• Comply with laws, regulations, or court orders
• Respond to lawful requests from authorities
• Investigate safety incidents, fraud, or misuse
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of users or ONYATRIPS

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• While your account is active
• As necessary to provide services
• As required by law or legitimate business purposes

Data may be securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request data portability

Requests can be made via the contact details below.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Access controls
• Secure infrastructure
• Data protection practices

However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

ONYATRIPS is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. International Processing

While ONYATRIPS currently focuses on India, data may be processed on servers located in other jurisdictions, subject to applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ONYATRIPS reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, including to reflect:

• New features or services
• Changes in verification methods
• Partnerships or monetization models
• Legal or regulatory requirements

Changes will be effective upon posting with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.

13. Acceptance

By using ONYATRIPS, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood this Privacy Policy
• You consent to the collection and use of data as described

If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Platform.