Welcome to ANDAMAN SHELLS! This Privacy Policy applies to our website and outlines our commitment to safeguarding your privacy. Please note that this policy does not extend to the websites of our business partners, corporate affiliates, or any third parties linked to the ANDAMAN SHELLS website. We recommend reviewing the privacy statements of these external parties to understand their practices.
For the purpose of this policy, "corporate affiliates" refers to entities wholly or partially owned or controlled by ANDAMAN SHELLS, while "business partners" include subcontractors, vendors, or other entities with whom we maintain an ongoing business relationship. This policy governs the collection, use, and protection of your Personal Information when you visit or purchase products/services from our website.
By using our website, you agree to abide by this Privacy Policy. Read on to understand how we handle your information:
As a registered member or visitor, you are entitled to savings on various travel services such as houseboats, bus bookings, airfares, hotel bookings, holiday packages, and car rentals. Additionally, expect to receive monthly newsletters and exclusive promotions with special deals. This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to collecting, using, and protecting Personal Information, encompassing details that can identify you, like name, address, contact information, credit card details, and travel- related information.
When you browse our website, ANDAMAN SHELLS may gather information about the domain and host from which you access the Internet, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, and anonymous site statistical data. The website uses cookie and tracking technology to enhance user experience. While Personal Information is not collected via cookies, if you have provided such information before, cookies may be linked to it. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.
We do not sell or rent your Personal Information to third parties. We periodically review our Privacy Policy and may make updates. However, we assure you that the privacy practices described here at the time of collecting your information will be honored, regardless of subsequent updates.
When browsing our website, you are not obligated to provide Personal Information unless making a purchase or subscribing to our services. We value your privacy and encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Thank you for trusting ANDAMAN SHELLS with your information. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact us.
To facilitate the purchase of travel and related services on our website, certain Personal Information is required. This includes your name, credit card details (number and expiration date), credit card billing address, telephone number, and email address. If the reservation is for other travelers, you must confirm their agreement for you to disclose their Personal Information to us. Additionally, we may request other details like frequent traveler numbers for processing, fulfilling, and confirming reservations, as well as keeping you informed about transaction status.
Should you opt to become a registered member, we will collect your name, address, telephone number, email address, a unique login name, password, and password hint. This information serves various purposes, such as personal identification, completing reservations, contacting you for customer service, customizing site content, and making improvements. Your email address is essential for confirming your membership and reservations. As a member, you may receive updates about fare sales, special offers, new services, and other relevant information. You can choose to opt out of these emails at any time.
Registered members can enhance their experience by completing an online profile, providing details such as travel preferences, frequent traveler or affinity numbers, credit card billing information, and more. This information streamlines the reservation process by pre-filling relevant input boxes, making it convenient for you.
We value your opinions and frequently conduct optional online surveys to gather feedback. Survey participation is anonymous, and the aggregated information is used to improve our website, services, and develop engaging content and promotions for our members.
ANDAMAN SHELLS sponsors promotions and sweepstakes where members can win travel-related prizes. Information collected for these activities includes contact details and survey responses.
Contact information is used to notify winners, and survey data aids in developing promotions and enhancing our services.
We automatically log generic information about your computer’s internet connection, known as "session data." This anonymous data includes IP address, operating system, browser type, and user activities on the website. Session data helps us analyze user behavior, diagnose server issues, and administer our systems more efficiently. While this information doesn't personally identify visitors, it can reveal the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and approximate geographic location.
We prioritize the protection of your Personal Information and encourage you to review our Privacy Policy for a comprehensive understanding.
Cookies are small pieces of information stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Despite common myths, cookies are only read by the server that placed them and cannot run programs, plant viruses, or harvest your Personal Information. ANDAMAN SHELLS employs cookies in a manner similar to reputable websites such as Expedia, Orbitz, Yahoo!, and CNN.com, among others. Rest assured, no personally identifiable information ("PII") like your name or address is gathered or stored in the cookies placed by our website, and none can be passed on to third parties.
Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing your experience on our website. They enable us to serve you better, personalize your interactions, and make your visits more efficient. When you log in, these cookies remember your information, requiring only your password for subsequent logins.
Additionally, we may use cookies to display relevant advertisements on the website or send you emails about the "Best Day to Buy," focusing on destinations of potential interest. This information is used solely by us to improve your user experience on the website, and none of it is shared with third parties.
Cookies placed by our advertising server or third-party advertising companies serve the purpose of tracking the effectiveness of ads on our website. No PII is gathered, and the information collected is used for statistical purposes to provide advertisements about travel-related goods and services that may interest you. This process ensures anonymity, and your online actions are not linked to an identifiable person.
While most web browsers automatically accept cookies, you have the option to control cookie acceptance by adjusting your browser settings or using specific software programs. ANDAMAN SHELLS respects your right to block unwanted internet activity but notes that blocking our cookies may disable certain features on the website, making it impossible to purchase or use certain services. It's worth mentioning that you can selectively block cookie activity from specific websites while permitting cookies from trusted ones like ANDAMAN SHELLS Website. If you wish to explore this option further or seek more information, feel free to contact us. Your privacy and control over your online experience are important to us.