Greening Nepal's urban areas through the Miyawaki method - lily leaves social enterprise

Privacy Policy

 

 

Last Updated: June 16, 2025

1. Introduction

Lily’s Leaves ("we", "us", "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data when you visit lilysleaves.org.np (the “Site”). This policy explains what data we collect, why, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Scope & Legal Framework

We adhere to:

  • Constitution of Nepal (Article 28): Protects personal privacy by law .

  • Individual Privacy Act, 2075 (2018): Governs consent, collection, usage, and protection of personal and sensitive data .

  • Electronic Transactions Act, 2063, and National Penal Code, 2074: Cover electronic data protection and define penalties for breaches .

 

3. Data We Collect
  • Personal Data (collected with your consent):
    • Name, email, phone, address (e.g., by newsletter, event sign-up).

  • Usage Data (automatically via cookies/analytics):

    • IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited.

  • User-Generated Content:

    • Comments, photos, project ideas you share.

 

4. How We Use Your Data
  • Deliver services (events, emails, volunteer coordination).

  • Improve our Site and understand user behavior.

  • Send periodic communications only if you opt in.

  • Comply with legal responsibilities or investigations.

 

5. Legal Basis

We process data based on:

  • Your consent (required).

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., Site functionality optimization).

  • Legal obligations (e.g., court order or law enforcement requests) .

 

6. Cookies & Tracking
  • We use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and monitor Site performance.

  • You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

 

7. Data Sharing
  • We do not sell or rent personal data.

  • May share data with:

    • Service providers (e.g., email platforms) under confidentiality terms.

    • Authorities (only when legally required).

 

8. Data Retention & Security
  • Your personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purpose.

  • We follow privacy-by-design principles: data minimization, access restrictions, encryption, regular audits.

  • Users may also request deletion or correction see Section 10.

 

9. Your Rights

 Under Nepali law you have:

  • Right to access your personal information.

  • Right to correct or update inaccurate data.

  • Right to erase your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time.

  • Right to object or restrict data processing.
    Submit your request via the contact details below.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn of such data without proper parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

 

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy due to legal or operational changes. Updates will appear on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued Site use means acceptance.

 

12. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your data rights:

Lily’s Leaves
📧 Email: info@lilysleaves.org.np
🏢 Address: Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal
📞 Phone: 01-5-202845