Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MeetNepali is a product of NixBin LLC, a company registered in the state of North Carolina, USA ("we", "us", "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Account information: name, email address, password.
• Profile information: profile photo, bio, location (country, region, city).
• Content you create: posts, comments, messages, group activity, business listings, events, and travel companion listings.
• Communications: messages you send to other users or to us.

Information collected automatically:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Device information: device type and operating system.
• Approximate location derived from your IP address (used to suggest your location during registration).
• Push notification subscription tokens (if you opt in to browser push notifications).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Platform.
• Create and manage your account.
• Enable you to connect with other users and participate in communities.
• Send transactional emails (e.g., email verification, password reset, notification digests).
• Send marketing emails if you have opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time.
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your profile information and public posts are visible to other members of the Platform according to your privacy settings.
• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party providers (e.g., email delivery, hosting) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and understand how the Platform is used. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but some Platform features may not function correctly without them.

6. Push Notifications

If you opt in to browser push notifications, we store a subscription token associated with your account to deliver notifications. You can revoke this permission at any time through your browser settings or from the Platform's notification preferences.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing (e.g., marketing emails).
• Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a structured format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Platform.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and hashed password storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

MeetNepali is not directed at anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 18. If we become aware that someone under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, USA, consistent with the Terms of Service.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how NixBin LLC handles your data, please contact us through the Platform's contact channels.