Terms and Condition
This website is designed, developed and maintained by Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.
Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the content on this website, the same should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes. Incase of any ambiguity or doubts, users are advised to verify/check the information with the Department(s) and/or other source(s), and to obtain appropriate professional advice.
Under no circumstances this Department will be liable for any expense, loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any expense, loss or damage whatsoever arising from use, or loss of use, of data, arising out of or in connection with the use of this website. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Indian Laws. Any dispute arising under these terms and conditions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of India.
The information posted on this website could include hypertext links or pointers for information created and maintained by non-Government/private organisations. Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration is providing these links and pointers solely for your information and convenience. When you select any link of any other website, you are leaving the Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration website and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the other website. Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration does not guarantee the availability of such linked pages at all times.
Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration cannot authorise the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked websites. Users are advised to request such authorisation from the owner of the linked website.
Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration does not guarantee that linked websites comply with Guidelines for Indian Government Websites.
Disclaimer
The official website of Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration has been developed to provide information about places in GTA Region that are of Tourist importance. The documents and information displayed on the website are for reference purposes only and cannot be claimed to be a legal document. The information contained on the website is based on the inputs received from various sections of Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the content, the same should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes.
Links to other websites that have been included on this website are provided for public convenience only. Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration is not responsible for the contents or reliability of linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the view expressed within them. We cannot guarantee the availability of such linked pages at all times.
Privacy Policy
General
We collect NO personal information, like names or addresses, when you visit our website. If you choose to provide that information to us, it is only used to fulfill your request for information.
We do collect some technical information when you visit our website, to make your visit seamless. The section below explains how we handle and collect technical information when you visit our website.
Information collected and stored automatically
When you browse, read pages or download information from this website, we automatically gather and store certain technical information about your visit. This information never identifies who you are. The information we collect and store about your visit is listed below:
The Internet domain of your service provider and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you’re surfing the web) from which you access our website.
The type of browser (such as Firefox, Netscape, or Internet Explorer) and operating system (Windows, Unix) used to access our site .
The date and time you accessed our site.
The pages/URLs you have visited.
If you access this website from another website, the address of that referring website shall also be collected.
This information is only used to help us make the site more useful for you. With this data, we learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology our visitors are using. We never track or record information about individuals and their visits.
Site visit data
The website records your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes -your server’s address; the name of the top-level domain from which you access the Internet (for example, .gov, .com, .in, etc); the type of browser you use; the date and time you access the site; the pages you have accessed and the documents downloaded and the previous Internet address from which you linked directly to the site.
We will not identify users or their browsing activities, except when a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service provider’s logs.
Cookies
When you visit some websites, they may download small pieces of software on your computer/browsing device known as cookies. Some cookies collect information to recognize your computer in the future. We only use non-persistent cookies or “per- session cookies”. Per-session cookies serve technical purposes, like providing seamless navigation through this website. These cookies do not collect personal information of users and they are deleted as soon as you leave our website.
The cookies do not permanently record data and they are not stored on your computer’s hard drive. The cookies are stored in memory and are only available during an active browser session. Again, once you close your browser, the cookie disappears.
Email management – Collection of Personal Information
Your email address will only be recorded if you choose to send a message. It will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and will not be added to a mailing list. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be disclosed, without your consent.
If you are asked for any other Personal Information, then you will be informed how it will be used if you choose to give it. If at any time you believe the principles referred to in this privacy statement have not been followed, or have any other comments on these principles, please notify the Web Manager through the contact us page. Note: The use of the term “Personal Information” in this privacy statement refers to any information from which your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.
If you send us personal information
We do not collect personal information for any purpose other than to respond to you (for example, to respond to your questions or provide subscriptions you have chosen). If you choose to provide us with personal information— like filling out a Contact Us form, with an e-mail address and pin code, and submitting it to us through the website—we use that information to respond to your message, and to help you in getting the information you have requested. We only share the information you give us with another government agency if your question relates to that agency, or otherwise required by law.
Our website never collects information or creates individual profiles for commercial marketing. While you must provide an e-mail address for a localized response to any incoming questions or comments to us, we recommend that you do NOT include any other personal information.
Site Security
Except for authorized law enforcement investigations, no other attempts are made to identify individual users or their usage habits. Raw data logs are used for no other purposes and are scheduled for regular deletion.
Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on this service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Indian IT Act (2000).
Hyperlinking Policy
Links to external websites/portals
At many places in this website, you shall find links to other websites/portals. These links have been placed on the website for your convenience. Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration is not responsible for the contents and reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. Mere presence of the link or its listing on this website should not be assumed as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all the time and we have no control over availability of linked pages.
Links from other websites/portals
Prior permission is required before hyperlinks are directed from any website/portal to this site. Permission for the same, stating the nature of the content on the pages from where the link has to be given and the exact language of the Hyperlink has to be obtained by sending a request to Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.
Copyright Policy
All copyrights are reserved with the Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration or their respective copyright holders. The material posted on the website may be reproduced without formal permission for the purposes of non-commercial research, private study, review and news reporting provided that the material is appropriately attributed. However, the material has to be reproduced accurately and not to be used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context. The permissions to reproduce this material shall not extend to any material which is identified as being copyright of a third party. Authorization to reproduce such material must be obtained from the concerned copyright holders.
On behalf of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, I would like to express my warm welcome to tourists from around the globe to the GTA region.