Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Sadhana Yoga Retreat is an independent digital publication and information platform focused on Nepal.

For privacy-related questions, requests, complaints, or concerns, you may contact us using the email above.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

• The Sadhana Yoga Retreat website
• Contact forms & inquiry submissions
• Newsletter or email subscription forms
• Search and website interaction features
• Surveys, feedback forms, and editorial submissions
• Analytics and advertising technologies where applicable

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, applications, businesses, trekking operators, hotels, restaurants, advertisers, payment providers, or social media platforms that Sadhana Yoga Retreat does not control.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may voluntarily provide information when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, submit feedback, or communicate with our editorial team. This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Information contained in your inquiries or messages
• General location or country

Please do not submit highly sensitive personal information to Sadhana Yoga Retreat unless specifically requested for a stated operational purpose.

4. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Sadhana Yoga Retreat, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device specifications
• Pages viewed, links clicked, search queries, and time spent on pages
• Referring URLs and error/diagnostic data

This information is used strictly for security, analytics, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving the Website.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Sadhana Yoga Retreat may use local storage, session tokens, and performance cookies to keep the website functioning, remember theme preferences (light/dark mode), measure traffic, and analyze content performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Analytics & Advertising

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics GA4) to understand website usage and audience traffic. Analytics data is aggregated and not used to personally identify visitors. Where advertisements are displayed, third-party ad networks may process technical metrics according to their independent privacy standards.

7. Third-Party Links & External Services

Sadhana Yoga Retreat contains links to external websites, including trekking agencies, hotels, government conservation portals (ACAP/TIMS), and interactive maps. Once you leave our website, the external service's own privacy policy applies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

8. How We Use Information

Information collected is used for legitimate editorial, operational, security, and administrative purposes, including to:

• Operate and deliver requested guides, articles, and newsletter updates
• Respond to direct reader inquiries and communications
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, spam, and technical security incidents
• Maintain website performance and optimize guide readability
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

9. Information Sharing & Service Providers

Sadhana Yoga Retreat does not sell your personal information. Information may be processed by trusted infrastructure providers supporting our operations (such as secure cloud hosting, database infrastructure, and content delivery networks).

10. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards (including SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and strict Content Security Policies) to protect your information. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or required by law.

11. Health & Wellness Disclaimer

Sadhana Yoga Retreat provides yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic wellness programs for holistic relaxation and personal wellness. Yoga and Ayurvedic treatments are not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or clinical treatment. Guests with pre-existing medical conditions, chronic pain, or injuries should consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning intensive physical practices.

12. Governing Law & Updates

This Privacy Policy is governed by the applicable laws of Nepal. We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, technological, or legal developments.