Privacy Policy

At YatraStories.in, accessible at yatrastories.in, one of our main priorities is the privacy and protection of our visitors’ personal information.
This Privacy Policy document explains what type of information we collect, how we use it, and how we ensure your data remains safe when you use our website.

If you have any questions or need more details about our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us anytime at:
yogendrasingh1862@gmail.com

1. Consent

By using our website YatraStories.in, you agree to our Privacy Policy and accept its terms and conditions.
If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue using our website.

2. About Our Website

YatraStories.in is a travel-focused website created to help readers explore destinations, plan better trips, and gain travel knowledge through guides, experiences, and travel-related information.
We also display train live status data that is fetched from trusted external sources. This feature is provided for your convenience only, and we do not collect or store any personal travel details from users accessing these tools.

3. Information We Collect

The types of personal information that we may collect include:

  • Name, email address, or contact details (only if you share them with us through a contact form or email).
  • Technical details such as your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, date and time stamp, and the number of clicks.
  • Data related to your browsing activity on our website (like which pages you visited, time spent, etc.) to improve user experience.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional details such as your message content, attachments, or other optional information you choose to provide.

When you subscribe to our newsletter or comment on posts, we may ask for your name and email address to keep in touch with you regarding new updates, travel stories, or offers.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Improve and personalize your browsing experience.
  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
  • Understand and analyze how visitors use YatraStories.in.
  • Communicate with you directly for support, feedback, or promotional updates.
  • Send you travel news, blog updates, or special announcements (only if you’ve subscribed).
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.

We never sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers without your explicit consent.

5. Log Files

Like most websites, YatraStories.in uses log files.
These files record standard internet information when visitors access our site. This includes IP addresses, browser type, date and time, referring pages, and exit pages.
This data is used only for analytics and security purposes, such as monitoring user engagement, diagnosing technical issues, and preventing abuse of the website.
Importantly, this data is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

6. Cookies and Web Beacons

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and customize web content.
Cookies are small files that store user preferences — for example, saving your preferred language or helping pages load faster.

You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings, but doing so may affect some website functions or features.

7. Google Advertising and Analytics

YatraStories.in uses services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense to understand visitor behavior and display relevant advertisements.

  • Google may use DART cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our website and other sites across the internet.
  • You can choose to opt-out of the use of DART cookies by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.

These cookies help us understand what content our readers enjoy the most and improve our travel articles and guides accordingly

8. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as booking platforms, travel blogs, or government portals for reference.
Please note that YatraStories.in has no control over the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external website before providing personal information to them.

9. Display of Train Live Status

We display train live status and travel schedule information for user convenience.
This data is sourced from trusted third-party providers and not collected or stored by YatraStories.in.
We do not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of such data, as it depends on external sources (like official Indian Railways or authorized APIs).

You are advised to confirm train details from the official railway website before making travel decisions.

10. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you are entitled to certain data protection rights:

  • Right of Access: You can request copies of your personal data we hold.
  • Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to stop processing your data in specific situations.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our use of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or to you directly.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at digitalyug485@gmail.com.
We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

11. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California users have the right to:

  • Request details about personal information collected, sold, or shared.
  • Request deletion of personal data we have collected.
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell user data).

To exercise these rights, please contact us by email. We will respond within 30 days as per CCPA guidelines.

12. Children’s Privacy

We take children’s privacy seriously.
YatraStories.in does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that your child has shared personal information with us, please contact us immediately, and we will make every effort to remove such information from our systems.

13. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to protect data transmission and prevent unauthorized access.
While we strive to protect your information, please note that no online transmission method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Updates to This Policy

YatraStories.in reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to accept any revisions to this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: October 2025

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or requests related to our Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us:

Email: digitalyug485@gmail.com
Website: https://www.yatrastories.in

We appreciate your trust in us and thank you for being a part of the YatraStories.in travel community.
Your privacy and online safety are our top priorities.