Privacy Policy

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