The Andamans
Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Information We Collect

To process ferry reservations, issue e-tickets, and comply with Directorate of Shipping Services regulations, we collect passenger details including full legal name, age, gender, contact number, email address, and nationality.

2. Payment Information Security

We do not store credit card numbers, debit card PINs, or CVV codes on our servers. All transactions are securely routed through PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment gateways with 256-bit SSL encryption.

3. Cookies and Advertising Partners

We use cookies to personalize content and advertisements, provide social media features, and analyze traffic. Third-party vendors, including Google AdSense, use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet:

  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads to users based on their browsing history.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.

4. How We Use Your Data

  • Transmitting passenger manifest data to authorized ferry vessel operators.
  • Delivering booking vouchers, PNR status, and travel advisory alerts via WhatsApp, SMS, and Email.
  • Improving our website performance, user interface, and routing guides.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or trade your personal data to external telemarketers. Data is exclusively shared with official maritime carriers and law enforcement authorities where required by maritime port security laws.

6. Contact Data Officer

For data deletion or privacy inquiries, contact us at privacy@theandamans.in.