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Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
[mtnepal] (https://mtnepal.com/) is a travel storytelling platform based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We share personal trekking experiences and recommend local trekking partners.
Our website address is: [https://mtnepal.com/]
2. What Data We Collect
When you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Your name
- Your email address
When you leave a comment on a story:
- Your name (or pseudonym)
- Your email address
- Your IP address (for spam detection)
When you contact us via the contact form:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
Automatic data (via cookies):
- Which pages you visit
- Which affiliate links you click
- Your general location (country/city level only)
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Send you weekly trail letters (newsletter) | Your consent |
| Track affiliate commissions | Legitimate interest (earning income to keep the site free) |
| Improve our content | Legitimate interest |
| Respond to your inquiries | Legitimate interest |
| Prevent spam and abuse | Legitimate interest |
4. Third-Party Services We Use
We share minimal data with these trusted partners:
| Service | What We Share | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Email service provider (e.g., Mailerlite/Brevo) | Your name + email | Send you newsletters |
| Affiliate partners (trekking agencies) | None directly – we use tracking links | Earn commission on bookings |
| Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) | Anonymous usage data | Understand what content works |
We never sell your personal data to anyone.
5. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
affiliate_track | Records which agency you clicked | 30 days |
subscriber_status | Checks if you’re a subscriber | 1 year |
google_analytics | Anonymous traffic tracking | 2 years |
comment_author | Saves your name for future comments | 1 year |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Subscriber emails: Until you unsubscribe
- Comments: Retained indefinitely (for spam prevention)
- Contact form messages: 1 year
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google’s default)
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access – Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Correct – Update inaccurate information
- Delete – Request erasure of your data (except what we must keep for legal reasons)
- Unsubscribe – Click the “unsubscribe” link in any email
To exercise these rights, email us at: info@mtnepal.com
We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for anyone under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email (if you’re a subscriber) or via a notice on our homepage.
10. Contact Us
For privacy questions or data requests:
Email: info@mtnepal.com