Welcome to Nepalina, an online community platform.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use our website and services (collectively, the ???Services???).
This Policy is designed to comply with:
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU/EEA/UK)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Applicable U.S. privacy laws
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories:
A. Information You Provide Directly
When you:
Create an account
Complete your profile
Post classified ads
Publish blog posts
Participate in discussions
List microbusiness services
Submit coupons
Boost or promote content
Refer friends
Contact support
We may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Username
Profile information (city, country, interests)
Business details (if applicable)
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Messages sent via the platform
Content you upload
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Device type
Browser type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Click behavior
Referral source
Approximate geographic location
Cookie identifiers
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
Social login providers (e.g., Google, Facebook if enabled)
Advertising partners
Analytics providers
Payment processors
Affiliate networks
2. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data for the following purposes:
Platform Operations
Create and manage accounts
Enable posting and messaging
Provide customer support
Process transactions
Deliver rewards and referral credits
Personalization
Recommend relevant content
Provide geo-targeted listings
Customize feeds based on interests
Display relevant advertisements
Advertising & Monetization
Deliver targeted ads
Measure ad performance
Manage boosted posts
Attribute affiliate commissions
Security & Compliance
Prevent fraud
Detect abuse
Enforce Terms of Service
Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, we process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent ??? For cookies, targeted advertising, and marketing
Contractual Necessity ??? To provide services you request
Legitimate Interests ??? Platform security, analytics, fraud prevention
Legal Obligation ??? Compliance with applicable laws
You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. How We Share Information
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
Hosting providers
Payment processors
Analytics providers
Email delivery services
Cloud storage providers
Advertising & Analytics Partners
Ad networks
Affiliate partners
Performance measurement tools
Legal Authorities
When required by law
To enforce our rights
To prevent fraud or harm
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, certain advertising practices may qualify as ???sharing??? under CCPA/CPRA definitions.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Authentication
Performance tracking
Analytics
Advertising
Affiliate tracking
Geo-targeting
For full details, please review our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
Providing services
Fulfilling contractual obligations
Complying with legal requirements
Resolving disputes
Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable retention period.
7. Your GDPR Rights (EU/EEA/UK Users)
If you are subject to GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (???Right to be Forgotten???)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent
To exercise your rights, contact: contact@nepalina.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
8. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Right to Know
Request disclosure of:
Categories of personal information collected
Sources of data
Purpose of collection
Categories of third parties shared with
Right to Delete
Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions).
Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out
Opt out of:
Sale of personal information
Sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising
If applicable, we provide a ???Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information??? link.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights.
To submit requests, contact:
[Insert Email] or [Insert Privacy Request Form URL]
We may verify your identity before processing requests.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access the Platform from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred internationally.
Where required, we implement safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses
Data processing agreements
Secure hosting environments
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:
Encryption (SSL/TLS)
Secure hosting infrastructure
Role-based access control
Monitoring systems
Fraud detection tools
However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not directed to children under:
13 years old (U.S.)
16 years old (EU, where applicable)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us immediately.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for:
Their privacy practices
Their content
Their security
Please review third-party privacy policies separately.
13. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
We may:
Display targeted advertisements
Allow boosted content placements
Use affiliate links
We may receive commissions for certain purchases made through affiliate links.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted with a revised ???Last Updated??? date.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of updates.
15. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: contact@nepalina.com
Website: Nepalina.com