1. Introduction

The Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur ("we," "us," or "our") operates the ExploreManipur website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information Collection and Use

We collect two types of information: Personal Information (provided by you) and Usage Data (collected automatically).

Personal Information

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that can be used to contact or identify you. This is limited to information you voluntarily submit, such as your name and email address when using our Contact form or subscribing to updates.

Usage Data

We collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics. We use this data to analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movement, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.

3. Cookies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer's hard drive. We use cookies to collect information and improve our Service. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

4. Use of Data

ExploreManipur uses the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Service, including monitoring usage.
• To notify you about changes to our Service.
• To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so.
• To respond to your inquiries or requests sent via the Contact form.
• To improve our website's functionality and content.

5. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Service contains links to other sites (e.g., for booking places) that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Note: When you use external links for services like 'Booking Places,' you are leaving the ExploreManipur site. Any information you provide on those third-party sites is governed by their respective privacy policies.

6. Disclosure for Law Enforcement

ExploreManipur may disclose your Personal Information in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• To comply with a legal obligation.
• To protect and defend the rights or property of ExploreManipur.
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service.

7. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India and the state of Manipur, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.