MilesTogether is a Mumbai-based travel website and acts as the Data Fiduciary responsible for your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and protect personal data belonging to our users (Data Principals), including cookies and affiliate commission tracking, in compliance with India’s DPDP Act, GDPR, and FTC guidelines.
MilesTogether (“we”, “us”, “our”, the “Data Fiduciary”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal data from you (Data Principals):
- Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number when you submit inquiries or forms.
- Travel Data: Travel preferences, booking intent, itinerary requirements.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information etc.
- Tracking Data: Cookie data for analytics and affiliate tracking through our affiliate partner networks.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries and share itinerary details.
- Provide travel recommendations and updates.
- Track affiliate bookings: We use the affiliate platform to monetize our content. When you click a link or use a search bar, a tracking script identifies the referral to ensure we receive a commission.
- Improve website experience using analytics.
- Send promotional offers, if you opt in.
3. Affiliate & Third-Party Disclosure
MilesTogether participates in the affiliate network. When you click on external booking links or use search widgets for flights, hotels, or tours, you are redirected to partner platforms (e.g., Agoda, MakeMyTrip).
- Commission: We may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
- Tracking: This process involves third-party cookies dropped by our affiliate partners or the end merchant to validate the sale.
4. Children’s Privacy Policy
MilesTogether is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 18.
- Data Collection: We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
- Parental Consent: If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers immediately.
- Reporting: If you believe we might have any information from or about a child, please contact our Grievance Officer.
5. Cookie Policy & Consent Management
We use tools to manage your preferences. Analytics, performance, and tracking cookies (including affiliate tracking scripts) remain inactive until your explicit consent is provided.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site features and secure log-in.
- Advertisement Cookies: These include affiliate tracking cookies used to record partner bookings. By consenting to “Advertisement” cookies, you allow us to sustain this site through affiliate commissions.
6. Data Protection & Security
We implement robust security measures:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission.
- Malware scans and restricted admin access.
- Compliance with DPDP Act standards for Indian users.
7. Your Rights (Data Principal)
As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, you may request:
- Access, correction, or deletion of your data.
- Withdrawal of consent for cookies or marketing.
- The process for withdrawing consent is as straightforward as providing it via our cookie banner.
8. Grievance Redressal Officer
Name: Sneha K
Address: Mumbai
Email: [email protected]
