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Effective Date: 4th August 2025

Welcome to Backpack to Nepal (https://backpacktonepal.com/), your guide to travel and tourism in Nepal.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We aim to comply with international privacy regulations, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU/UK)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA – Canada)
Other applicable privacy laws globally

If you have any questions, please contact us at:
📧 backpacktonepal@gmail.com

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily submit it, such as when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter
Contact us via email or forms
Comment on blog posts
Enter giveaways or promotions

This may include:

Your name
Your email address
Any content you choose to submit

b. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not directly collect:

IP addresses
Precise geographic location data
Sensitive personal data (e.g., health or financial information)

However, some third-party services we use (e.g., analytics tools) may collect limited technical data to function effectively.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide to:

Respond to inquiries or comments
Send you newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Monitor engagement using third-party analytics
Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and third-party services (like Google Analytics) to:

Understand user engagement and website performance
Maintain site functionality
Provide a smooth and personalised user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Our legitimate interest (e.g., site analytics, content improvement)
Compliance with legal obligations

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Access to your data
Rectification of inaccurate data
Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction or objection to processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent

6. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know the categories of personal information we collect and why
Access the specific personal data we have collected about you
Delete your personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

You may exercise these rights by emailing: backpacktonepal@gmail.com
We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

Notice to California Consumers:
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Respond to your requests

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no system can guarantee 100% security. We advise using secure devices and strong passwords.

9. International Transfers

As our site is accessible globally, your data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to other sites or platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Please review it periodically.