Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Life is an Endless Vacation is a personal travel blog and sole proprietorship owned by Amit Chilka, registered at 40, Chandranagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001, India.

Website: lifeisanendlessvacation.com
Email: amit@lifeisanendlessvacation.com

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number (via enquiry forms only)
• Location (city, state, PIN code — via forms only)
• Message content submitted via contact or enquiry forms

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as religion, health information, financial details, or precise geolocation. We do not collect data from minors under 18.

3. How We Collect Your Information

Information is collected through the following channels:

• Contact and enquiry forms on the website
• Newsletter subscriptions via Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
• Blog comments
• Event bookings or retreat enquiries

4. Cookies & Tracking

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to ensure the site functions correctly and to understand how visitors use it. Cookies are set by:

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data only for the following purposes:

• Responding to your queries submitted via contact forms
• Sending newsletters and travel updates (only if you have opted in)
• Processing event or retreat enquiries
• Improving website content and user experience
• Complying with legal obligations

Your data is never used for targeted advertising or sold to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, certain trusted third-party services are used to operate this website, and your data may be processed by them:

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact form submissions — retained for up to 12 months, then securely deleted
• Newsletter subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe, after which your data is deleted from our mailing list within 30 days
• Event enquiries — retained for the duration of the event and up to 6 months thereafter

If you wish to have your data deleted sooner, please contact us directly at amit@lifeisanendlessvacation.com.

8. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement the following measures:

• Industry-standard SSL encryption on all data transmitted to and from this website
• Secure, password-protected servers with strict access controls
• Regular security updates to the website platform
• Authorised personnel access only

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we take all reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian data protection law (including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023) and internationally recognised privacy principles, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time (including unsubscribing from emails)
• Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at amit@lifeisanendlessvacation.com or via the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.

11. Links to Other Websites

This website contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Where changes are significant, we will notify newsletter subscribers by email. The date at the top of this page always reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of this website after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Governing Law

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act 2000, the IT (Reasonable Security Practices) Rules 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.