At Approved Holidays, a registered Nepal-based travel and trekking agency, we value your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the information you entrust to us. We do not rent or sell your personal details to any third parties. We maintain robust security measures to ensure the confidentiality of your information.
Information Collection and Use
We collect personally identifiable information (such as name, address, email address, and telephone numbers) only when you voluntarily provide it to us for specific purposes, including:
- Requesting information about our tours and treks
- Booking a trip
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Participating in contests or promotions
We use this information solely for the purpose for which it was provided. For example, if you book a trek, we will use your information to manage your reservation. We will not share your information with any third party without your explicit consent, except when required by law or for operational purposes related to your booking (e.g., sharing necessary information with hotels or airlines). Credit card details are not stored on our database.
We also gather anonymous information, such as pages visited, date and time, browser type, and IP address. This data is used to analyze website traffic and improve our website content and user experience. We do not link this anonymous data to any individual user.
Our Commitment to Responsible Travel
Approved Holidays is committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. We encourage our travelers and staff to minimize their impact on the environment and respect local cultures. This may include:
- Choosing eco-friendly accommodations whenever possible.
- Promoting responsible water usage.
- Discouraging the use of single-use plastics.
- Emphasizing respect for local customs and traditions.
- Supporting local communities and businesses.
Data Security
Your personally identifiable information is stored on secure, non-publicly accessible servers. Access to this information is strictly limited to authorized Approved Holidays personnel on a need-to-know basis.
Choice and Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe option.
Access and Correction
You can contact us to verify, update, or correct any information we hold about you.
Cookies
We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies are typically temporary and used to collect anonymous clickstream information and do not track individual users across the web.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Email Communication
We use email links to facilitate direct communication with you. Information provided in your emails will only be used to respond to your inquiries.
Legal Disclaimer
We may disclose personal information if required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes.
Sensitive Information
We only collect sensitive information (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion, health information) with your explicit consent and only when necessary for your travel arrangements (e.g., dietary restrictions for medical reasons).
Identifiers
We do not use external identifiers to identify our travelers.
Privacy Legislation
Approved Holidays complies with the Privacy Amendments (Private Sector) Act of Nepal and its associated privacy principles.