1. Introduction
Welcome to Ghoomein (the “Website”, “Platform”, “we”, “us”, “our”). Ghoomein is a travel and photography community where users can explore destinations, read and write reviews, and participate in photo contests.
These Terms & Privacy apply to all visitors, registered users, contributors and contest participants on ghoomein.co.in.
2. Who we are
Ghoomein is operated from India. For any questions about these terms or our privacy practices, you can contact us at:
- Email: support@ghoomein.co.in
3. Using Ghoomein
By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old, or using the site with a guardian’s consent.
- You will provide accurate information when creating an account or submitting content.
- You will not misuse the Platform, attempt to hack it, or interfere with other users.
4. Accounts, login & security
To participate in contests or post reviews, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:
- Keeping your login details (email, password, OTP, etc.) confidential.
- All activity that occurs under your account.
- Informing us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.
We use reasonable technical measures (such as secure connections and access controls) to protect user accounts, but no online service can guarantee 100% security.
5. Content ownership & copyright
Ghoomein, including its logo, branding, design, layout, original text, and custom graphics, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved by the respective owners.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, you may not copy, reproduce, re-upload, or reuse substantial portions of the Website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
6. Photos, reviews & contest entries you upload
When you upload photos, text, reviews or any other content to Ghoomein (“User Content”), you confirm that:
- You own the copyright or have full permission to use and share that content.
- Your content does not infringe on any third party’s rights (including image, music or logo rights).
- Any people visible in your photos have given consent for their image to be shared.
You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by uploading to Ghoomein, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, adapt and share the content on our Platform, social media, and promotional material, solely to operate and promote Ghoomein and its contests.
We may crop or resize images for display, but we will not sell your photos as stock images or transfer ownership of your copyright.
7. Respecting others’ rights
You agree not to upload or share any content that:
- Uses images or material you do not own or have rights to use.
- Infringes copyright, trademarks or other intellectual property rights.
- Contains hateful, abusive, illegal or explicit material.
- Reveals sensitive personal information about others without their consent.
If we receive a valid complaint or notice of infringement, we may remove content, disqualify entries, or suspend accounts at our discretion to protect other users and the Platform.
8. Privacy & data protection
We care about the privacy of Ghoomein users and take steps to protect personal data. Information we may collect includes:
- Account details (name, email, password hash, profile details).
- Usage data (pages visited, device information, approximate location).
- Content you submit (reviews, comments, contest entries and related metadata).
We use this information to:
- Operate and improve the Website and contests.
- Prevent fraud, spam and abuse.
- Communicate with you about your account, contests and important updates.
We do not sell your personal data. Limited data may be shared with trusted service providers (for example, hosting, analytics, email or payment processors) who help us run Ghoomein and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
9. Cookies, analytics & ads
Ghoomein may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and login session.
- Measure traffic and usage patterns using tools like Google Analytics.
- Serve relevant content and ads where applicable.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if you block essential cookies.
10. Third-party links & services
The Website may contain links to third-party sites (for example: homestays, travel partners, social media, booking or payment services). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
Please review their terms and privacy policies before sharing any information with them.
11. Data retention
We keep your account information, reviews and contest entries for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
You may request deletion or correction of your data by contacting us from your registered email ID. Some information may need to be retained for legal or security reasons even after account closure.
12. Changes to these Terms & Privacy
We may update these Terms & Privacy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements or best practices. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Continued use of Ghoomein after any changes means you accept the revised terms.
13. Contact & complaints
If you have questions, concerns or complaints about:
- How your data is used;
- Any content on the Platform; or
- These Terms & Privacy,
please reach out to us at support@ghoomein.co.in with full details.