Privacy Policy at Himalayan Writing Retreat
This Privacy
Policy governs the manner in which Himalayan Writing Retreat collects, uses,
maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of
the https://himalayanwritingretreat.com website (“Site”). This privacy
policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Himalayan
Writing Retreat.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a
variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site,
register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a
survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services,
features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as
appropriate, name, email address. Users may, however, visit our Site
anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users
only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse
to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent
them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users
whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information
may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information
about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and
the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web
browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and
sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web
browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they
do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
Himalayan Writing Retreat may collect and use Users personal
information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer
service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. - To personalize user
experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. - To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. - To process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service. - To run a promotion,
contest, survey or other Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them. - To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing
practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access,
alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username,
password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification
information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information
not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and
users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the
purposes outlined above.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link
to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors,
licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that
appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by
websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services,
including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and
services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing
and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to
our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google’s use of the DART
cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and
other sites on the Internet. DART uses “non personally identifiable
information” and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your
name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the
DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy
at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Changes to this privacy policy
Himalayan Writing Retreat has the discretion to update this
privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the
bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any
changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal
information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your
responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of
modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If
you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use
of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your
acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices
of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at chetan[at]himalayanwritingretreat.com
