Privacy Policy
How we respect, safeguard, and handle your personal information when planning authentic journeys in Nepal.
At Explore With Sakar, we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of all visitors, guests, and travelers. This Privacy Policy details the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to ensure your data remains confidential and secure.
1. Information We Collect
When you submit a travel inquiry, request a bespoke itinerary quotation, or communicate directly with Sakar via email or WhatsApp, we may collect:
- Your full name, email address, phone number, and WhatsApp contact details
- Country of residence and preferred travel dates / group size
- Personal travel preferences, physical fitness notes, and dietary requirements
- Passport details and emergency contact info (required exclusively for national park permits, ACAP/TIMS registration, and domestic flights)
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your data strictly for legitimate travel planning purposes:
- To prepare personalized, day-by-day itinerary proposals and cost estimates
- To reserve private transportation, local homestay accommodations, and boutique heritage hotels
- To issue mandatory government conservation permits and domestic mountain flight tickets
- To communicate important pre-departure travel guidance and emergency trip coordination
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We never sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal data. Your information is shared only with trusted operational partners strictly necessary for executing your journey:
- Nepal Department of National Parks & Wildlife Conservation / NTNC for trekking permits
- Domestic airlines operating inter-city and mountain flights within Nepal
- Verified village host families (limited to dietary restrictions and names)
4. Data Security & Storage
We employ standard administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Inquiries submitted through our website are transmitted via secure HTTPS encryption.
5. Your Rights & Inquiries
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, request corrections, or ask for the deletion of your personal records following the conclusion of your journey.
For privacy inquiries, please contact Sakar directly at Explorewithsakar@gmail.com.