Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Aananad Hostel

Our website address: http://aanandhotel.com.np

Welcome to Aananad Hostel (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website or services. By accessing our site, you agree to these terms.

1. Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • Data shown in the comments form (name, email, comment).

  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.

  • An anonymized string (hash) of your email address, which may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Your profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) becomes publicly visible upon comment approval.

Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images.

Cookies

  • Comments: If you opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies, these last for one year.

  • Login: A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies (no personal data; discarded when you close the browser).

  • Account Logins: Cookies save login info (2 days) and screen preferences (1 year). Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.

  • Editing Content: A cookie saves the post ID of edited articles (expires after 1 day).

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These third-party platforms may:

  • Collect data about you.

  • Use cookies or tracking tools.

  • Monitor interactions if you’re logged into their website.

User Accounts

For registered users, we store:

  • Personal information provided in profiles (viewable/editable anytime, except usernames).

  • Comments and metadata (retained indefinitely for automatic approval of follow-up comments).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process bookings, payments, and reservations.

  • Communicate about services, offers, or updates.

  • Improve website functionality and user experience.

  • Prevent spam and ensure security.

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax requirements).

3. Sharing Your Data

We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, IT support, or spam detection services.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law.

  • Third-Party Platforms: Embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube) or booking partners (e.g., Agoda, booking.com).

  • Password Resets: Your IP address is included in reset emails.

4. Data Retention

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely for automatic approval.

  • User Profiles: Retained until deleted by the user or administrator.

  • Booking Data: Retained as needed for legal, tax, or business purposes.

5. Your Rights

You can:

  • Request an exported file of your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data (excludes data required for legal/security purposes).

  • Opt out of marketing communications.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing (may affect service availability).

6. Data Security

We use SSL encryption and secure servers. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. Report suspected breaches to us immediately.

7. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services.

  • Embedded content providers may transfer data globally under their own policies.

8. Changes to This Policy

Updates will be posted here. Significant changes will be emailed to registered users.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related requests or questions:

 

 

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