Kolhapur Forest Dept

Last updated: 14 August 2026

1. About this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Kolhapur Forest Dept ("we", "us", or "our") handles information submitted through the Kolhapur Forest website and mobile application/PWA available at kolhapurforest.in.

2. Information We May Collect

• Personal information: name, mobile number, email address and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
• Booking/request information: destination, visit details, number of visitors, date/time preferences, enquiry details and other information required to process your request.
• Communication information: messages or information you provide when contacting us.
• Location information: if you choose a location-based feature and grant permission, location may be used for maps, navigation or nearby-place functionality. We do not claim to collect background location unless such functionality is specifically introduced and disclosed.
• Technical information: limited browser/device information, IP address, access time, pages visited and technical logs may be processed for security, troubleshooting and service operation.

3. How We Use Information

• Respond to enquiries and booking requests.
• Process, confirm, modify or communicate request status.
• Send important service notifications related to your request or visit.
• Contact you through email, phone or WhatsApp where appropriate.
• Provide location, map and visitor-information features when you choose them.
• Maintain security, prevent misuse and improve the service.

4. Email and WhatsApp Communication

If you provide an email address or mobile/WhatsApp number, we may use it to communicate important information related to your enquiry or booking request, including confirmation, status changes, clarifications, cancellations or other necessary service notifications. WhatsApp and email are third-party communication services and their own terms and privacy policies may apply.

5. Payments

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. Information may be accessed by authorised personnel or service providers where reasonably necessary to operate the website/app, process requests, provide communication services, maintain hosting/security, or comply with applicable law.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards to protect information. Data transmitted between your device and the website is protected using HTTPS where supported. No internet service can guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose collected, operational requirements, record keeping, dispute resolution, security or legal obligations. You may request review or deletion of personal information by contacting us. Where deletion is legally and operationally possible, reasonable steps will be taken to process the request.

9. Children's Privacy

The service is intended for general visitors and tourism-related use. We do not knowingly request unnecessary personal information from children. Parents or guardians should supervise submissions made by minors.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

The website/app may use maps, WhatsApp, email, social media or other external services. Their own privacy policies apply to information handled by those services.

11. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy when services, features, data practices or legal requirements change. The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.

12. Contact

Email: kolhapurforestdept@gmail.com
Phone: +91 94227 12001