Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: W.E.F 20th July 2025
At Wild by Nature, we are profoundly committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy comprehensively outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, located at wildbynature.co.in / wildbynatureglobal.com and all associated services, including but not limited to membership, mentorship programs, marketplace transactions, tour bookings, competitions, workshops and merchandise purchases.
By accessing, browsing, registering for an account or otherwise using any part of the Wild by Nature platform and its services, you explicitly consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our website or services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from and about you, which may include:
1.1. Personal Data: This category includes any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. It comprises, but is not limited to, your full name, email address, contact number, postal address, government-issued identification proof (such as Passport, Aadhaar Card or PAN Card, only if and when specifically required for compliance with legal obligations or for specific services like travel bookings or participation in competitions requiring age/identity verification) and comprehensive payment information (e.g., credit/debit card details, bank account information, processed securely via third-party payment gateways).
1.2. Account Data: Information pertaining to your user account, including your chosen username, encrypted password, profile photograph, biographical information and user preferences configured within your account.
1.3. Usage Data: Information automatically collected as you access and navigate our platform. This includes, but is not limited to, your device information (e.g., device type, operating system, browser type), IP address, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, date and time of visits, time spent on various pages, clickstream data and interaction patterns with our content and services.
1.4. Media Submissions: Any content you upload, post or submit to the platform, including photographs, competition entries, workshop assignments, videos and other multimedia files.
1.5. Communication Data: Records of communications with us, including emails, chat logs and other correspondence.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to:
2.1. Service Provision: To manage and administer your membership, facilitate mentorship sessions, process and fulfill marketplace transactions, register your participation in workshops, photo tours and competitions.
2.2. Order Fulfilment: To process and ship merchandise orders and send essential transactional updates, shipping notifications and receipts related to your purchases.
2.3. Platform Improvement: To analyze website traffic, user behavior and trends, gather feedback, troubleshoot technical issues and continuously improve and personalize user experience, services and offerings.
2.4. Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support and send administrative messages.
2.5. Marketing and Promotion: To send promotional materials, newsletters and marketing communications about our services, special offers, new features or upcoming events, provided you have explicitly opted-in to receive such communications. You will always have the option to opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
2.6. Security and Compliance: To maintain the security and integrity of our platform, detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access and other malicious activities and to ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions and applicable Indian laws and regulations.
2.7. Legal Obligations: To comply with legal processes, governmental requests and applicable laws, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We may share your data with selected third parties in the following circumstances and for the purposes outlined:
3.1. Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, PayU India), shipping partners (e.g., FedEx, Blue Dart), web hosting providers, analytics providers and IT support services. These providers have access to personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are contractually bound to protect its confidentiality and security.
3.2. Mentors and Event Facilitators: With mentors and event facilitators, where relevant and necessary for the provision of mentorship sessions or the organization of events (e.g., sharing participant lists for workshops or tours).
3.3. Legal Compliance and Protection: When mandated by law, court order, governmental requests or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property or safety or the safety of our users or others.
3.4. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data.
3.5. Aggregated/Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, with third parties for various purposes, including analytics, research and marketing.
We categorically state that we do not sell, rent or lease your personal data to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement robust and appropriate technical, administrative and physical security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to, data encryption (both in transit and at rest), firewalls, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for data transmission, access controls, regular security audits and employee training. While we strive to protect your personal data diligently, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge and accept that any transmission of personal data is at your own risk.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance user experience, store user preferences, analyze site traffic, personalize content and track user navigation patterns.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track your activities on our site and improve site functionality.
Managing Cookies: You have the ability to manage or block cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and your overall experience of our website and services.
6. Your Rights Regarding Your Data
As a user, you have the following rights concerning your personal data, subject to applicable Indian laws:
6.1. Right to Access and Rectification: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to request correction or updating of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
6.2. Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
6.3. Right to Withdraw Consent/Opt-Out: You have the right to withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data at any time, where processing is based on consent. You can also opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such communications or by contacting us directly.
6.4. Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations or legitimate business interests that require us to retain such data.
6.5. To exercise any of these rights or for any privacy-related concerns, inquiries or complaints, please contact us at info@wildbynature.co.in. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Wild by Nature. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.
9. Changes to the Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated or amended periodically to reflect changes in our data processing practices, technological advancements or relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Any material changes will be posted on this page and the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any updates to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.