Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to StayMee ("StayMee", "we", "our", or "us").

StayMee is building a Nepal-focused travel platform designed to connect travelers with stays, experiences, transportation and other travel-related businesses across Nepal.

This Privacy Policy explains how StayMee collects, uses, stores, protects, and discloses personal information when you:

• visit or use the StayMee website;
• join the StayMee traveler waitlist;
• submit information to become a Founding Partner;
• contact us;
• interact with our website, forms, communications, or social media presence; or
• use StayMee services when the StayMee marketplace becomes available.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and respecting applicable laws of Nepal, including applicable privacy and consumer-protection requirements.

The Privacy Act, 2075 recognizes protections relating to personal information and privacy, including information held electronically and the collection and use of personal information.

By using our website or voluntarily providing information to us, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

2. StayMee's Current Pre-Launch Status

StayMee is currently in its pre-launch stage.

At this stage, the StayMee website primarily allows visitors to:

• learn about StayMee;
• join the traveler waitlist;
• indicate travel interests and destinations;
• follow StayMee's journey through available social channels;
• learn about the Founding Partner Program;
• submit a Founding Partner application; and
• contact StayMee.

The StayMee marketplace, booking services, payments, traveler accounts, partner dashboards, and other production services may become available in the future.

When additional services become available, we may update this Privacy Policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notices explaining how information is handled for those services.

3. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with StayMee.

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you voluntarily provide information through our website, we may collect information such as:

Travelers

When joining the StayMee waitlist, we may collect:

• email address;
• travel interests;
• preferred destinations;
• other information you voluntarily provide; and
• information you provide when contacting us.

Prospective Partners

When applying for the Founding Partner Program, we may collect:

• name;
• email address;
• phone number;
• business or property name;
• business location;
• property or business type;
• website or social media information;
• information about your business;
• information relevant to evaluating your partnership application; and
• other information you voluntarily provide.

We only request information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

4. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the StayMee website, certain technical information may be collected automatically.

Depending on how the website is configured, this may include:

• IP address;
• browser type and version;
• device type;
• operating system;
• approximate geographic information derived from technical data;
• pages visited;
• referring website;
• date and time of access;
• interaction with website features; and
• basic technical and diagnostic information.

This information may be used to:

• operate and secure the website;
• detect abuse or malicious activity;
• understand website performance;
• improve usability;
• diagnose technical problems; and
• understand general website traffic.

We do not use automatically collected information to unnecessarily identify individual visitors.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

StayMee may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• keeping the website functioning properly;
• remembering necessary preferences;
• improving website performance;
• understanding website usage; and
• measuring the effectiveness of our communications or marketing.

Where applicable, non-essential analytics or tracking technologies will be used in accordance with applicable law and any consent requirements.

You may configure your browser to reject or delete cookies. Some website functionality may be affected if certain cookies are disabled.

6. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

• provide and operate the StayMee website;
• manage traveler waitlist registrations;
• communicate StayMee launch updates;
• understand traveler interests and preferences;
• evaluate Founding Partner applications;
• communicate with prospective partners;
• respond to inquiries and support requests;
• improve StayMee's products, services, website, and user experience;
• develop future marketplace features;
• prevent fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and security incidents;
• maintain website and system security;
• comply with applicable legal obligations;
• enforce our Terms of Service and other policies; and
• protect the rights, property, safety, and interests of StayMee, our users, partners, and others.

We will not use personal information for purposes materially inconsistent with the purpose for which it was collected without appropriate notice or authorization where required by applicable law.

7. Waitlist Communications

If you join the StayMee traveler waitlist, we may use your email address to send you:

• StayMee launch updates;
• information about product development;
• early-access announcements;
• relevant travel-related updates;
• invitations to participate in research or feedback activities; and
• other communications reasonably related to the StayMee launch.

You may unsubscribe from promotional or optional communications at any time.

Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily stop essential communications relating to an existing interaction with StayMee.

8. Founding Partner Applications

If you apply to become a StayMee Founding Partner, we use the information you provide to:

• review your application;
• determine whether your business is suitable for participation;
• communicate with you regarding your application;
• request additional information where reasonably necessary;
• prepare for potential onboarding; and
• maintain appropriate business records.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the Founding Partner Program, a partnership agreement, bookings, revenue, or any particular commercial benefit.

Partner information may be subject to additional agreements, terms, or policies when the StayMee marketplace launches.

9. How We Share Information

StayMee does not sell personal information.

We may share personal information in limited circumstances, including with:

9.1 Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate our business and website, such as providers of:

• website hosting;
• form processing;
• email delivery;
• analytics;
• security;
• cloud infrastructure;
• communications; and
• other technical services.

These providers may process personal information only as reasonably necessary to provide services to StayMee.

For example, our pre-launch forms may use third-party form-processing infrastructure to receive and process submissions.

9.2 Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

• comply with applicable law;
• respond to lawful requests from government authorities or courts;
• comply with legal processes;
• investigate suspected fraud or unlawful activity;
• protect the safety or rights of individuals; or
• protect StayMee's legal rights and property.

9.3 Business Transactions

If StayMee is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, investment, sale of assets, or similar transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law and appropriate safeguards.

10. Social Media

StayMee may maintain official accounts or pages on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, or other social networks.

If you interact with StayMee through a social media platform, your interaction may also be governed by that platform's own privacy policy and terms.

StayMee does not control how independent social media platforms collect or process information.

At the time of this Privacy Policy, StayMee may provide links to its official social media presence for users who wish to follow the company's development.

11. Third-Party Links

The StayMee website may contain links to third-party websites, services, booking providers, social media platforms, or other external resources.

StayMee is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party service before providing personal information to it.

12. Data Security

StayMee takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against:

• unauthorized access;
• unauthorized disclosure;
• alteration;
• loss;
• misuse; and
• destruction.

Depending on the service and infrastructure involved, safeguards may include access controls, authentication mechanisms, encryption where appropriate, secure development practices, monitoring, and other security measures.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, while we take reasonable measures to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.

Retention periods may depend on:

• the purpose for which the information was collected;
• whether you continue to interact with StayMee;
• legal or regulatory requirements;
• dispute resolution requirements;
• security and fraud-prevention needs; and
• legitimate business recordkeeping requirements.

For example, waitlist and partner information may be retained while StayMee is preparing for launch and for a reasonable period afterward where necessary to manage communications, partnership discussions, records, or legal obligations.

When information is no longer reasonably required, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

14. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law and the circumstances of the processing, you may have rights relating to your personal information.

These may include the ability to:

• request information about personal information we hold about you;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion where legally applicable;
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• object to certain uses of your information;
• request restrictions on certain processing where applicable; and
• unsubscribe from optional marketing communications.

The Privacy Act, 2075 provides legal protections concerning personal information and privacy, including restrictions on unauthorized collection, processing, use, and disclosure in circumstances covered by the Act.

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information provided in Section 18.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

15. Children's Privacy

StayMee's website and services are primarily intended for adults and individuals who are legally able to use the relevant services.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children where doing so would be unlawful.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to StayMee without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

16. International Data Processing

StayMee is based in Nepal and is building services primarily for the Nepalese travel market.

Some technology and service providers used by StayMee may operate infrastructure or process information outside Nepal.

Where personal information is processed outside Nepal, we will take reasonable steps appropriate to the circumstances to protect that information and comply with applicable legal requirements.

Because third-party providers may operate internationally, the location where information is processed may vary over time.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

• changes to StayMee's services;
• new marketplace functionality;
• changes in technology;
• changes in our information practices;
• legal or regulatory developments; or
• improvements to our privacy practices.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

If a change is material, we may provide additional notice where appropriate or required by applicable law.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

18. Contact StayMee

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

StayMee

Privacy inquiries:
Email: info.staymee1@gmail.com

General inquiries:
Email: info.staymee1@gmail.com

For Founding Partner inquiries:
Email: info.staymee1@gmail.com

19. Governing Privacy Framework

This Privacy Policy is intended to operate in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of Nepal.

Depending on the nature of a particular StayMee service, applicable legal requirements may include laws and regulations relating to:

• personal privacy and protection of personal information;
• electronic transactions and electronic communications;
• consumer protection;
• tourism and tourism-related businesses;
• taxation and financial transactions; and
• other applicable laws and regulations of Nepal.

The Privacy Act, 2075, Consumer Protection Act, 2075, and tourism-related legislation are among the Nepalese legal frameworks relevant to StayMee's activities as they develop.

This Privacy Policy does not limit any rights or protections that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.