Privacy and Confidentiality Policy

At Aakarshan International Pvt. Ltd., we are firmly committed to safeguarding your personal information in line with the principles of Nepal’s Privacy Act, 2075 (2018). We respect your right to privacy and handle your data with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

1. What We Collect & Why

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Personal & Contact Details: Name, email, phone number, address, and messages you share through forms.
  • Application Materials: CVs, documents, and other details submitted during job applications.
  •  Feedback & Communication: Queries, complaints, or feedback shared via our website or email.

Why?

To process job applications, respond to inquiries, deliver requested services, and maintain accurate employment records in compliance with labor and immigration requirements.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information (Website Usage Data)

    • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device, operating system
    • Usage Data: Pages visited, duration of visit, clicks, and navigation patterns.
    • Cookies & Tracking Tools: Used to remember preferences and optimize user experience.

Why?

To analyze website performance, enhance security, personalize services, and improve overall efficiency while ensuring compliance with Nepal’s electronic transaction and cyber laws.

2. Consent & Legal Notice

  • In accordance with Section 5 of the Privacy Act, 2075 (2018), we will:
    Seek your informed consent before collecting, storing, or processing any personal or sensitive data.
  • Clearly inform you about what data is collected, why, how long it will be retained, who it may be shared with, and your rights related to such data.

3. Security and Confidentiality

  • Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • We adopt technical (encryption, firewalls), administrative (access protocols), and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
  • Regular audits and compliance checks are conducted to ensure adherence to Nepalese and international data security standards.

4. Sharing & International Transfers

  • We do not share your data with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by Nepalese law (e.g., Department of Foreign Employment, embassies).
  • For cross-border data transfers (e.g., Malaysia, Qatar, UAE for visa/work permit processing), we ensure safeguards are in place and that such transfers comply with Privacy Act provisions and host-country regulations.

5. Breach Response

  • As required by Section 23 of the Privacy Act, in the unlikely event of a data breach: We will immediately investigate and mitigate the risk.
  • Affected users will be notified promptly if their rights and freedoms are at risk.
  • Appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions will be taken.

5. Your Rights Under Nepal's Privacy Act

You have the right to:

    • Access your personal data.
    • Correct or update inaccurate information.
    • Request deletion of your data, where legally permissible.
    • Withdraw consent for certain processing activities.
    • Object to unlawful or unnecessary use of your information.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at our official communication channel.