Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Himalayan Devi Temple ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website himalayanholytemple.net and associated social media channels. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact information — name, email address, phone number, when you fill out an application or contact form.
  • Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address — collected automatically via analytics tools.
  • Communication data — messages you send us via email, Telegram, or contact forms.
  • Social media interactions — when you interact with our content on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and process retreat applications.
  • Send you information about upcoming retreats, events, or program updates (only if you opted in).
  • Analyze website traffic and improve our content and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. We use:

  • Google Analytics — to understand how visitors interact with our website (anonymized IP).
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
  • Microsoft Clarity — for session recording and heatmaps to improve usability.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website and social media activities involve third-party platforms, each governed by their own privacy policies:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are stored for up to 2 years. Analytics data is retained according to the respective platform's default retention periods.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction — request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Deletion — request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Objection — object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
  • Portability — request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including Nepal (where our retreat is located) and the servers of our third-party analytics and communications providers. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Himalayan Devi Temple
Website: himalayanholytemple.net
Email: [email protected]
Telegram: @Serhii_celitel