Shades of Nepal Last updated: July 21, 2026
1. Introduction
Shades of Nepal (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Platform”) is a destination discovery and tourism promotion platform dedicated to showcasing the landscapes, culture, heritage, and communities of Nepal. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit shadesofnepal.com (the “Site”).
Shades of Nepal is operated by Indiv Technosoft, a company registered in Nepal, with its registered office at Anamnagar, Bhatbhateni, Kathmandu, Nepal (“Company”).
Shades of Nepal is a discovery and information platform, not a travel agency. We do not process bookings, payments, or travel arrangements on your behalf unless explicitly stated on the Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We currently collect limited information, only through the following channels:
2.1 Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
2.2 Contact Form
When you submit our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
- Any other information you voluntarily include
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited technical information automatically when you browse the Site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website
This information is used only for basic site functionality, security, and understanding how visitors use the Site. We do not currently use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for marketing purposes. If this changes, this Policy will be updated and a cookie consent banner will be added where required.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send newsletters, destination updates, and travel inspiration content (only if you subscribed)
- Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
- Maintain, secure, and improve the Site
- Understand general visitor trends to improve content and user experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information based on:
- Consent — when you subscribe to the newsletter or submit the contact form
- Legitimate interest — for basic security, site analytics, and improving user experience
You may withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 7).
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, such as:
- Email newsletter service providers
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers (if enabled in the future)
These providers are only permitted to use your data to perform services on our behalf and are required to maintain confidentiality and appropriate security standards.
We do not share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:
- Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to address your inquiry, and then archived or deleted
7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in every email)
- Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@indivtechnosoft.com.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as local businesses, government tourism boards, or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
11. Future Features
As Shades of Nepal grows, we may introduce features such as user accounts, reviews, wishlists, trip planning tools, or an AI travel assistant. If these features are introduced, this Privacy Policy will be updated in advance to reflect any new data collection or processing practices, and, where required, your consent will be requested.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Nepal.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Shades of Nepal Indiv Technosoft Anamnagar, Bhatbhateni, Kathmandu, Nepal Email: info@indivtechnosoft.com