Privacy Policy

Introduction

At EverestKit, we are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Individual Privacy Act, 2018, the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2008), and Article 28 of the Constitution of Nepal, which guarantees your right to privacy of body, residence, property, documents, data, correspondence, and character. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://everestkit.com or use our services.

By accessing our site or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Under the Individual Privacy Act, 2018, we collect personal information only with your explicit consent or as permitted by law. We may collect:

Personal Data

Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location)
Payment details for transactions
Account credentials for our services

Derivative Data

Automatically collected data, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed, as permitted under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies as required by law. You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit site functionality.

Use of Your Information

We use your information for purposes disclosed at the time of collection, including:

Providing and improving our services
Personalizing user experience
Processing transactions and sending confirmations
Communicating updates, promotions, or support messages with your consent
Ensuring compliance with legal obligations
Preventing fraud and enhancing security

Disclosure of Your Information

We disclose your information only with your consent or as permitted by law:

Service Providers

We share data with third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, hosting services) who comply with Nepal's privacy laws and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information to comply with court orders, investigations, or legal obligations under Nepalese law.

Business Transfers

In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred, with safeguards to protect your privacy.

Data Protection in Nepal

As per the Individual Privacy Act, 2018, we:

Collect personal data only with your informed consent, specifying the purpose.
Prohibit unauthorized access, processing, or disclosure of your data.
Ensure data is used only for the intended purpose and protected against breaches.
Note that Nepal lacks a central data protection authority; complaints must be filed with district courts within three months of a violation, as per Section 29.

Under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063, unauthorized access or alteration of data is a cybercrime, punishable by fines up to NPR 100,000 or imprisonment up to two years (Section 47).

Your Privacy Rights

Under the Individual Privacy Act, 2018 and Article 28 of the Constitution of Nepal, you have the following rights:

Right to be informed about the use of your personal data.
Right to access your personal data held by us.
Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to seek legal recourse for unauthorized data use or breaches.
Right to privacy of your body, residence, property, documents, data, correspondence, and character.

To exercise these rights, contact us as outlined in the `Contact Us` section. Complaints regarding data misuse can be filed with the district court within three months, as per Section 29 of the Individual Privacy Act, 2018.

Security of Your Information

We implement technical and organizational measures, such as encryption, access controls, and secure storage, to protect your data as required by the Individual Privacy Act, 2018. However, no system is completely secure, and you are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials.

Unauthorized access or data breaches are subject to penalties under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063, including fines up to NPR 100,000 or imprisonment up to two years (Section 47).

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16, as per the Individual Privacy Act, 2018. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If such data is collected inadvertently, we will delete it immediately upon discovery.

Google AdSense & Cookies

Our website uses Google AdSense, a service for including advertisements by Google Inc. (`Google`). Google AdSense uses `cookies`, which are text files placed on your computer, to help analyze how users use the site.

Information Collected by Google

Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

Opting Out

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google&apo;s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Third-Party Vendors

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. We have no control over these third-party cookies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised `Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Kathmandu, Nepal

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