Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Abhyudayom.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and purchase our yoga, dhyan, and meditation courses.

Our Details:

  • Website: abhyudayom.org
  • Business Type: Yoga, Dhyan, and Meditation Services
  • Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Contact: [Your Contact Email]

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account – name, email address, phone number, password
  • Purchase courses – billing information, payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Submit contact forms – name, email address, phone number, message content
  • Subscribe to our newsletter – email address, name (optional)
  • Communicate with us – any information you choose to provide in emails or messages

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

  • Log Data – IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies – see our Cookie Policy for details
  • Usage Data – pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, course progress

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  1. To provide our services – process registrations, deliver courses, manage your account
  2. To process payments – complete transactions and send purchase confirmations
  3. To communicate with you – respond to inquiries, send course updates, provide customer support
  4. To send newsletters – deliver educational content and updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
  5. To improve our website – analyze usage patterns, enhance user experience, develop new features
  6. To ensure security – detect and prevent fraud, protect against unauthorized access
  7. To comply with legal obligations – fulfill legal and regulatory requirements in Nepal

Legal Basis for Processing (Nepal GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal information based on:

  • Consent – you have given clear consent for specific purposes
  • Contract – processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you (course delivery)
  • Legitimate interests – we have a legitimate business interest that doesn’t override your rights
  • Legal obligation – we must comply with Nepalese law

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Payment Processors – to securely process course payments
  • Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Email Marketing Platforms – to manage newsletter subscriptions and communications
  • Social Media Plugins – for social sharing functionality
  • Cloud Hosting Services – to host and deliver our website content

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for protecting the data they collect. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Important: We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account information – retained while your account is active and for 2 years after account closure
  • Payment information – retained for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes
  • Newsletter data – retained until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form inquiries – retained for 1 year
  • Analytics data – anonymized after 26 months

Your Rights

Under Nepalese data protection principles and international best practices, you have the following rights:

  1. Right to Access – request copies of your personal information
  2. Right to Rectification – request correction of inaccurate information
  3. Right to Erasure – request deletion of your personal information
  4. Right to Restrict Processing – request that we limit how we use your data
  5. Right to Data Portability – receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  6. Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw consent at any time (doesn’t affect prior processing)
  7. Right to Object – object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure password protection
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant processors

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Nepal where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals aged 20-65. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [Your Privacy Contact Email]
Address: [Your Business Address], Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: [Your Contact Number]

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Nepal. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kathmandu, Nepal.