PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 20th February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Lovely Incense (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, processes, stores, protects, and manages your personal information when you access, browse, or make a purchase from www.lovelyincense.com (the “Site”).

Lovely Incense respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding personal data in accordance with the Privacy Act, 2018 (2075) of Nepal, and any other applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only to the extent necessary to provide our products, services, and a secure and efficient online experience.

1.1 Personal Information

When you interact with our website, place an order, subscribe to updates, or contact us, we may collect the following information:

  • Full Name

  • Billing Address

  • Shipping Address

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Payment Information (processed securely via authorized third-party payment providers)

  • Order and Transaction History

  • Customer support communications

  • Any other information voluntarily provided by you

We ensure that the information collected is relevant, accurate, and limited to what is required for legitimate business purposes.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Site, certain technical data may automatically be collected, including:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and navigation patterns

  • Date and time of access

  • Referral URLs

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

This data is primarily used for website security, analytics, fraud prevention, and improving overall user experience.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

In accordance with Nepal’s Privacy Act, 2018, Lovely Incense processes personal data based on:

  • Your explicit or implied consent

  • The necessity of fulfilling contractual obligations (such as processing orders)

  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Legitimate business interests that do not override your fundamental rights

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw such consent at any time by contacting us.

3. Purpose of Using Personal Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To process, confirm, and deliver customer orders

  • To provide customer service and respond to inquiries

  • To send transactional emails and shipping notifications

  • To improve our products, website functionality, and user experience

  • To conduct internal business analysis and market research

  • To send marketing communications where consent has been provided

  • To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent or unauthorized activities

  • To comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations

Lovely Incense strictly does not sell, lease, or trade personal information to unrelated third parties for commercial gain.

4. Payment Processing and Financial Security

All financial transactions are processed through secure and trusted third-party payment gateways that comply with international security standards.

  • We do not store complete credit or debit card numbers on our servers.

  • Sensitive data is transmitted using encryption protocols such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

While we implement reasonable safeguards, users acknowledge that no digital transmission or storage system is entirely risk-free.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain session functionality

  • Remember user preferences

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze traffic patterns

  • Enhance customer experience

Users may modify browser settings to refuse cookies; however, certain features of the website may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

6. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We may disclose personal information only when necessary and under controlled circumstances, including:

  • Shipping and courier partners for order delivery

  • Payment service providers for transaction processing

  • Website hosting and IT service providers

  • Government or regulatory authorities when required by Nepal law

  • Legal advisors or enforcement agencies in case of disputes or investigations

All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection obligations.

7. Data Retention and Storage

Lovely Incense retains personal information only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Completion of transactions

  • Taxation and accounting compliance under Nepal law

  • Resolution of disputes

  • Enforcement of contractual obligations

Upon expiration of the retention period, personal data is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in a manner that prevents unauthorized access or reconstruction.

8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

Under Nepal’s Privacy Act, 2018 (2075), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of data where legally permissible

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Inquire about how your data is being processed

Requests may be submitted to:

info@lovelyincense.com

We may request identity verification before processing such requests to ensure data security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Lovely Incense does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

If we become aware that personal data from a minor has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our systems.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for informational or commercial purposes.

Lovely Incense is not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures, or content of such external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

11. Security Safeguards

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Accidental loss

  • Misuse or alteration

  • Unauthorized disclosure

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who require such access for legitimate operational purposes. Employees and contractors are bound by confidentiality obligations.

12. Policy Updates and Amendments

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological developments, or operational practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site following any changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Drafting, Operation, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement of Data Protection Program

Lovely Incense maintains a structured compliance framework for personal data protection.

We establish and enforce internal policies, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure that personal data is collected lawfully, processed fairly, and stored securely.

Employees, partners, and service providers who handle personal data receive appropriate guidance and awareness regarding confidentiality and responsible data management practices. Access to sensitive information is limited strictly on a need-to-know basis.

We conduct periodic reviews of our data protection measures to ensure compliance with Nepal’s Privacy Act and to continuously improve our privacy standards in line with evolving industry practices and technological advancements.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Lovely Incense

Email: info@lovelyincense.com

Address: Lovely Incense, P866+FFM, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal