Yatra Nepal - Location Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Yatra Nepal is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your location information. This Location Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding location data when you use our travel and tourism services in Nepal.

2. Location Information We Collect

2.1 Types of Location Data

We collect the following types of location information:

• Approximate Location Data: General area information derived from your IP address or city-level location
• Precise Location Data: GPS coordinates when explicitly granted permission by the user

2.2 How We Collect Location Data

We collect location information through:

• Direct Permission: When you explicitly grant location access through your device settings
• IP Address: Automatic collection of general location information from your internet connection
• Manual Input: When you manually enter or select your location

3. Why We Access Your Location

We use your location data specifically for:

3.1 Weather Services

• Provide current weather conditions for your location
• Display weather forecasts relevant to your area
• Offer weather-based travel recommendations and alerts

3.2 Air Quality Index (AQI) Services

• Show real-time air quality information for your current location
• Provide AQI forecasts and health recommendations
• Alert users about air quality conditions that may affect outdoor activities

4. Location Data Sharing

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share your location data only with:

• Weather Service Providers: To fetch accurate weather information for your location
• Air Quality Monitoring Services: To provide real-time AQI data and forecasts

We do not share your location data with any other third parties unless required by law.

5. Your Location Privacy Rights

5.1 Control Over Location Access

You have the right to:

• Grant or Deny Permission: Enable or disable location access at any time through your device settings
• Use Without Location: Access other app features without providing location data
• Manual Location Entry: Manually enter your location instead of automatic detection

5.2 Data Management Rights

You can:

• View Usage: See how your location data is being used for weather and AQI services
• Delete Data: Request removal of stored location information
• Opt-Out: Disable location-based weather and AQI features

6. Location Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• Encryption of location data during transmission
• Secure storage of any temporarily cached location information
• Limited access to location data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security reviews of our data handling practices

7. Data Retention

• Temporary Storage: Location data is only temporarily stored to fetch weather and AQI information
• No Long-term Storage: We do not maintain a history of your location data
• Session-based: Location information is cleared when you close the app or end your session

8. Managing Your Location Settings

8.1 Device Settings

To control location access:

• Android Devices: Settings > Apps > Yatra Nepal > Permissions > Location
• iOS Devices: Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Yatra Nepal
• Web Browser: Browser settings > Site permissions > Location

8.2 App Settings

Within the Yatra Nepal app, you can:

• Toggle location services on/off
• Choose to manually enter location instead of automatic detection
• Disable weather and AQI features if you prefer not to share location

9. Legal Compliance

We may disclose location data when required by:

• Nepalese law or legal proceedings
• Court orders or official investigations
• Regulatory compliance requirements

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Location Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in our app
• Sending notifications through the app or email
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Location Privacy Policy or how we handle your location data, please contact us at:

Email: support@yatranepal.com.np
Address: Yatra Nepal Pvt Ltd
Phone: +977-9841251215

12. Consent

By using Yatra Nepal and granting location permissions, you consent to the collection and use of your location information as described in this policy. You may withdraw this consent at any time by disabling location services in your device settings.