Privacy Policy

Website	nepaltrailguide.com
Effective Date	1 April 2026
Last Updated	April 2026
Contact	info@nepaltrailguide.com

We take your privacy seriously. This page explains what information nepaltrailguide.com collects, how we use it, and what rights you have over it. We have tried to keep this as clear and straightforward as possible — no legal jargon where we can avoid it.

If you read nothing else, here is the short version: we do not sell your data, we do not share it with anyone who does not need it to run this site, and you can ask us to delete it any time.

1. Who We Are

Nepal Trail Guide is an independent tourism information website based in Nepal. We publish free guides about trekking routes, travel tips, destinations, and wildlife across Nepal and the broader Himalayan region. We are not a travel agency and we do not sell tours directly.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at info@nepaltrailguide.com. We typically reply within 2–3 working days.

2. What Information We Collect

Information you give us directly

This only happens when you actively choose to share something with us. That includes:

Signing up for our newsletter — we collect your email address and nothing else
Sending us a message through the contact form — we collect your name, email, and message
Leaving a comment on a blog post — we collect your name, email, and the comment itself

We do not ask for your phone number, your address, your date of birth, or anything else. Just what is needed to respond to you or send you the newsletter you asked for.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we collect some basic technical information when you visit. This happens automatically through cookies and analytics tools. It includes things like:

Your approximate location (country or city — not your street address)
The device and browser you are using
Which pages you visited and how long you stayed
How you found us — for example, from Google or a link on another site

This information is anonymous. We cannot identify you personally from it. We use it to understand which content is helpful and which pages need improving.

Information from third parties

We use a few third-party services that may collect additional data according to their own privacy policies. These include Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and affiliate partner networks. We have listed these in detail in the section on cookies below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We only use your information for the specific reason it was collected. Here is exactly how:

Newsletter emails — to send you the updates you signed up for, nothing else
Contact form responses — to reply to your message
Comments — to publish your comment and notify you of replies if you opted in
Analytics data — to improve the website and understand what content is useful
Advertising data — to display relevant ads through Google AdSense

We do not use your information for automated decision-making. We do not build profiles. We do not send you marketing emails unless you specifically signed up for the newsletter.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your browser. We use them for three main reasons.

Essential cookies

These make the website work properly. Without them, things like the contact form and comment sections would not function. You cannot turn these off, but they do not track you.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. Google Analytics places cookies on your browser and collects data about your visit. This data is anonymous and aggregated — Google cannot use it to identify you personally without your consent.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Advertising cookies

We display ads through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to show ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history. This is controlled by Google, not by us.

You can manage your Google ad preferences or opt out of personalised ads at adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from many networks at youronlinechoices.com or aboutads.info.

Affiliate cookies

Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click one, a cookie is placed by the affiliate partner — for example Booking.com or Amazon — that tracks whether you made a purchase. This is how we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to products and services we genuinely recommend.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies at any time. Note that blocking some cookies may affect how certain parts of the website work.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We do not trade it. We share it only with the following third parties, and only to the extent needed to run this website:

Google Analytics — anonymous website traffic data
Google AdSense — advertising data governed by Google’s own privacy policy
Our email newsletter provider — your email address, to send newsletters
Our web hosting provider — standard server logs to keep the site running

All third parties we work with are required to handle your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We do not share your data with anyone else.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe, after which we delete your email within 30 days
Contact form messages — we keep these for up to 12 months, then delete them
Comments — kept as long as the article is live on the site
Analytics data — retained by Google Analytics for 26 months by default

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have specific legal rights over your personal data. Regardless of where you are, we commit to honouring the following:

The right to know — you can ask what data we hold about you
The right to correct — you can ask us to fix inaccurate data
The right to delete — you can ask us to delete your data
The right to unsubscribe — you can opt out of the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
The right to complain — if you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@nepaltrailguide.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. External Links

Our articles and guides contain links to other websites — trekking agencies, gear shops, booking platforms, and so on. Once you leave nepaltrailguide.com, we have no control over how those sites handle your data. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we will let newsletter subscribers know by email. Continuing to use the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy, please get in touch:

Email: info@nepaltrailguide.com
Website: nepaltrailguide.com/contact
Response time: 2–3 working days

This privacy policy was written specifically for nepaltrailguide.com and reflects our actual data practices. It is not a generic template.