Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice
Updated: 16th April 2023

Your privacy is important to us. This privacy notice sets forth the privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") of Books Mandala. ("booksmandala.com") regarding personal information that Books Mandala collects, and the ways in which Books Mandala uses that personal information. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information within the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, then do not use this site or give Powell 's any of your information. This Privacy Policy is governed by our Terms of Use.

PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION

Books Mandala, on its own or through third parties or agents, may collect and use personal information, which may include, but is not limited to:

  • Your name, email, address, and telephone number.
  • Information that you provide for the purpose of registering with the website and/or the blog section of the website.
  • Information relevant to transactions, including credit/debit card and shipping information for order fulfillment, conducted over this website.
  • Information that you provide for the purpose of subscribing to communications.
  • Purchase interest and purchase history information.
  • Books Mandala also collects content and information you provide for the purpose of interacting with the blog.

Books Mandala further collects information that your Internet browser sends whenever you visit or use this site. This information, sometimes called "Log Data" or "Log Files," may include your Internet protocol address, your Internet service provider, browser information including your referring and exit pages, your operating system, which pages you visit on Books Mandala’s website, the time and date of your visit and use of Books Mandala’s pages, and additional statistical information.

In addition, Books Mandala collects on its own, and employs third parties and third-party technology to assist with, transactions, marketing, and analytics. Books Mandala and these third parties collect information that is shared with Books Mandala regarding your interests and purchase behavior, including what you have liked and clicked on Books Mandala’s website, and whether you have completed or abandoned a corresponding purchase.

DELETION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AND RELATED DATA
If you wish to request the deletion of your data, you may contact us at [email protected] . We will work with you to delete your personal information from our records, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
COOKIES, BEACONS, AND OPTING OUT

Books Mandala uses cookies and similar technology (e.g., web beacons and single-pixel GIF files) to record Log Data and Log Files. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Internet browser (if you allow) that enables the sites' or service providers' systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. This helps us to improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors.

We use session-based cookies and persistent cookies. Session-based cookies will last only as long as your web browser is open, and are deleted when you close your browser. A persistent cookie will last until it expires or until you delete it. At times, Books Mandala administers the use of cookies (called first-party cookies) and tracking technologies, and at times we rely upon third parties (e.g., Google Analytics) to do so (called third-party cookies).
We use these cookies to help us do a number of things to enhance your experience, including to:

  • Remember and process the items in your shopping cart.
  • Understand and save your preferences for future visits.
  • Ensure you do not need to login multiple times through user identification tracking.
  • Compile statistics and reports on our website and web traffic activity.
  • Track and target your interests to enhance your experience on our website, including searches and web traffic adjacent to activity on this website.
  • Serve advertisements based on a prior visit to this website.
  • Allow for integration with social media.
  • Provide other services related to this website.
  • You may opt out of third-party cookies from Google Analytics. You may also visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) for additional cookie opt-out options. Note that if you wish to opt out, you will need to do so for each browser and device that you use, and will need to opt out each time you delete your cookies or upgrade your browser.

If at any time you wish to opt out of receiving marketing materials or emails from Books Mandala, including our newsletter, you may do so by clicking on the unsubscribe button at the end of any related email.

USING PERSONAL INFORMATION
Books Mandala may use your personal information to:

  • Administer this website.
  • Personalize the website for you.
  • Enable your access to use the website and its services.
  • Conduct transactions and send you products that you purchase.
  • Process payments and fulfill purchase requests.
  • Send you statements and invoices.
  • Send you promotional and marketing communications, including our newsletter, direct mail, and direct email, and process promotions, surveys, contests, and sweepstakes, and related prizes or incentives; and contact you.

Where Books Mandala discloses your personal information to its agents or subcontractors for these purposes, the agent or subcontractor will use that personal information in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy.
ORDERS
For sales transactions, we may collect payment information, including credit/debit card information, checking account information, merchandise/service credit, and billing/shipping information. When you purchase through our website or over the phone, we collect information related to each transaction, including what products/services you purchased or did not purchase, the price paid, your method of payment, and any promotional information related to the transaction. Additionally, we collect order information for the purpose of better targeting our advertising and promotions for you.
SURVEYS AND PROMOTIONS
At times Books Mandala may request information from you for surveys or promotions (including contests and giveaways). Your participation in these surveys and promotions is voluntary, and your choice to provide information is voluntary and at your discretion. In administering surveys or promotions, Books Mandala may request contact information and demographic information from you. Contact information and demographic information will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy, this website's Terms of Use, and any additional rules and regulations that are part of the survey or promotion.
SECURING YOUR DATA

Books Mandala will take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration of your personal information. Books Mandala will store all the personal information you provide on its secure servers. While Books Mandala will employ reasonable security practices to protect your information, no method of storage or electronic transmission is 100% secure, and as such, Books Mandaka cannot guarantee absolute security of any information you have provided.

Usernames & Passwords: It is important that you protect and maintain the security of any account and that you notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Books Mandala account. Do not disclose your password to anyone else.

UPDATING THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Books Mandala may update this Privacy Policy by posting a new version on this website.

Books Mandala reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, and you should check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with any changes. The effective date of the latest of any modification or update to the Privacy Policy is indicated at the top of this Privacy Policy following "Last Updated."

OTHER WEBSITES
This website contains links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by Books Mandala. Books Mandala is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any other such websites and encourages you to review the privacy policies of those websites. This includes, but is not limited to, social media sites (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), which are not affiliated with Books Mandala.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Baluwatar, Kathmandu
Phone: +977-01- 4438687