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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 5, 2025

Welcome to khimananda.com. This Privacy Policy explains how Khimananda Oli ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit this website or use my DevOps and cloud consulting services.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information I Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you contact me through the contact form, email, or phone, I may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Message content and project details

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, I may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • Device information

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Communication – To respond to your inquiries, provide project quotes, and discuss consulting services

  • Service Delivery – To deliver DevOps and cloud infrastructure consulting services

  • Website Improvement – To analyze website usage and improve user experience

  • Legal Compliance – To comply with applicable laws and regulations

  • Marketing – To send relevant updates about services (only with your consent)

3. How I Protect Your Information

I take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure communication channels (HTTPS/SSL encryption)

  • Access control and authentication

  • Regular security audits and updates

  • Limited access to personal data (only authorized personnel)

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers – With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email hosting, web hosting) who assist in operating this website

  • Legal Requirements – When required by law, court order, or government request

  • Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

  • With Your Consent – When you explicitly authorize information sharing

5. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, social media). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Third-Party Tools Used:

  • Google Analytics – For website traffic analysis (anonymized data)

  • Email Service Providers – For contact form submissions

  • Hosting Providers – For website hosting and data storage

6. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Contact Form Data – Retained for the duration of our communication and project engagement

  • Website Analytics – Retained according to Google Analytics data retention policies

  • Email Correspondence – Retained for business and legal purposes

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting me at [email protected].

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access – Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you

  • Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data

  • Objection – Object to the processing of your personal data

  • Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service

  • Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected].

8. Cookies Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies Used:

  • Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies – Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior

  • Performance Cookies – Help improve website performance

Managing Cookies:

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including Nepal and other jurisdictions where I operate or where my service providers are located. By using this website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I become aware that a child has provided personal information, I will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.

12. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please contact me:

Khimananda Oli
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +977 9851187668
Location: Lalitpur, Nepal
Website: https://khimananda.com

Last Updated: January 5, 2025