Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/29/2025

Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company (“Himalayan Glacier,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our travel-related services.

This policy applies to individuals located in the United States and to travelers engaging with our operational entities in international destinations.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

We do not rent, sell, or trade your personal information. Any information you provide to us is given in good faith and is used strictly in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

We are strictly anti-spam and do not purchase or obtain personal data from third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it. This may include:

• Full name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Passport details (when required for bookings or permits)
• Emergency contact information
• Payment information (processed securely; see Section 6)
• Health or dietary information (only when necessary for trip safety and logistics)

You may provide this information when you:

• Request information or make an inquiry
• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
• Make a booking or reservation
• Participate in promotions or contests
• Contact us by email, phone, or web forms

You may browse our website without providing personal information.

2.2 Sensitive Personal Information

We collect sensitive personal information only with your explicit consent and solely when required for operational, safety, or legal reasons. This may include information related to:

• Health or medical conditions
• Dietary restrictions
• Emergency care needs

We do not collect or process sensitive data related to race, ethnicity, political opinions, religion, sexual orientation, or criminal history unless legally required and explicitly consented to.

2.3 Automatically Collected (Anonymous) Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect limited, non-identifiable information such as:

• Pages viewed and browsing activity
• Date and time of access
• Browser type and operating system
• IP address (used only for general location and security purposes)

This information is not linked to your identity.

3. How We Use Information

We use your information only for legitimate business purposes, including to:

• Provide requested travel services and information
• Process bookings and payments
• Communicate with you regarding your trip or inquiry
• Send marketing communications (only with consent)
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Ensure traveler safety and operational compliance
• Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to those disclosed without your consent.

4. Marketing Communications & Opt-Out

You will receive communications from Himalayan Glacier only if:

• You requested information
• You subscribed to our mailing list
• You entered a promotion and consented
• A friend or colleague requested information on your behalf

Every marketing email includes a clear unsubscribe option, and you may opt out at any time. You may also request complete removal from our databases.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Himalayan Glacier uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar tracking technologies to operate our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and support our marketing and outreach efforts.

These technologies are deployed directly by us or by trusted third-party service providers acting on our behalf.

Types of Technologies We Use

We use the following categories of tracking technologies:

1. Essential & Functional Technologies

These technologies are necessary for the website to function properly and to enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and security.

Disabling these technologies may impact site functionality.

2. Analytics & Performance Technologies

We use analytics tools, including services provided by Google and Meta, to collect information about how visitors use our website. This information helps us understand site performance and improve content and usability.

Data collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring URLs
• Browser type and device information
• Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address)

This information is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

3. Advertising & Marketing Pixels

Our website uses marketing and advertising pixels from third parties, including:

• Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook & Instagram)
• Google
• Reddit

These pixels allow us to:

• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Understand how users interact with our site after viewing or engaging with ads
• Deliver relevant advertisements to users who may be interested in our services

These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with our website and other websites over time.

Information Collected Through Tracking Technologies

Depending on the technology used, collected data may include:

• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Browser and operating system information
• Pages viewed and actions taken on the site
• Ad interaction and conversion data

We do not knowingly use these technologies to collect sensitive personal information.

Third-Party Data Use

Third-party providers (such as Meta, Google, Reddit, etc,.) may process information collected through their technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies to understand how they handle your data.

Himalayan Glacier does not control how these third parties use information collected through their tracking technologies beyond our configuration and contractual arrangements.

Your Choices & Opt-Out Options

You have several choices regarding cookies and tracking technologies:

• Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.
• Advertising Preferences: You may opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Your Google Ad Settings
  • Meta Ad Preferences
  • Industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

• California Residents: You may have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined under California law. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information below.

Please note that disabling cookies or pixels may affect site functionality and limit certain features.

Do Not Sell or Share (California Residents)

Himalayan Glacier does not sell personal information for monetary compensation. However, the use of third-party advertising and analytics technologies may be considered “sharing” under California law.

California residents may request to opt out of such sharing by contacting us at the email address below.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, pixels, or tracking technologies, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company
 📧 Email: in**@**************er.com

6. Payment Information & Security

Payment transactions are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processors.

• We do not store credit card numbers or CVV
• Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis
• Data is stored on secure servers not accessible to the public

7. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

However, we may disclose or share personal information in the following circumstances:

7.1 Service Providers & Operational Partners

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers and operational partners, including guides, lodges, transportation providers, booking platforms, and logistics partners, strictly as necessary to fulfill travel services and related requests.

These parties are contractually required to:

• Use information only for authorized purposes
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards

7.2 Advertising, Analytics, and Technology Partners

We share certain information with third-party technology providers, including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google, Reddit, and Yandex, through the use of cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.

This sharing may include:

• Online identifiers (such as IP address or device identifiers)
• Interaction and usage data
• Advertising and conversion-related data

These disclosures are used to:

• Measure and analyze website performance
• Evaluate advertising effectiveness
• Deliver and optimize marketing campaigns

Under certain U.S. state privacy laws (including California’s CPRA), this type of disclosure may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, even when no money is exchanged.

7.3 Legal & Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other valid legal process, or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights or property
• Protect the safety of our travelers, employees, partners, or the public

7.4 Business Transfers & Corporate Transactions

In the event of a corporate restructuring, merger, acquisition, asset sale, financing, initial public offering (IPO), reorganization, or insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding, personal information may be disclosed or transferred as part of the transaction or due diligence process.

Any successor entity or acquiring party will be required to:

• Use personal information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy, or
• Provide notice of any material changes to applicable privacy practices

7.5 Protection of Rights & Interests

We may disclose information where necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding:

• Suspected fraud or security incidents
• Violations of our terms or policies
• Situations involving potential threats to safety or legal liability

7.6 Data Security & Confidentiality

All third parties receiving personal information are required to implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information and limit its use to authorized purposes only.

8. International Data Transfers

As a global tour operator, your information may be processed or accessed in countries where we operate. We take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with U.S. law and internationally recognized privacy principles.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including California residents), you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request information about data sharing practices

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

12. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or corrections, please contact:

Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company
 📧 Email: in**@**************er.com
 🌐 Website: www.himalayanglacier.com

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and reflects internationally recognized data protection standards.