PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY
The ART Experience

(A Brand of Alpine Ramble Treks)

Last Updated: [Dec 15th, 2025]

1. Legal Identity & Brand Relationship

The ART Experience is a branded experiential platform owned, managed, and operated by Alpine Ramble Treks Pvt. Ltd. (“Alpine Ramble,” “we,” “our,” “us”).

All services delivered under The ART Experience brand are directly administered, governed, and controlled by Alpine Ramble Treks to ensure a seamless, secure, and professionally managed experience for global travelers and institutional partners.

This Privacy Policy applies collectively to:

The ART Experience

Alpine Ramble Treks Pvt. Ltd.

All affiliated platforms, communications, and operational touchpoints

2. Purpose & Scope

This Privacy Policy defines how personal data is lawfully collected, processed, stored, protected, and disclosed in the course of delivering global travel and experiential services.

The Policy applies to:

Travelers, guests, clients, and partners worldwide

Digital platforms, booking systems, communications, and on-ground operations

All jurisdictions in which Alpine Ramble operates or provides services

We adhere to internationally accepted principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimization, purpose limitation, accuracy, security, and accountability.

3. Regulatory & Institutional Alignment

This Policy is designed to align with leading international frameworks, including:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

UK Data Protection Act

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

OECD Privacy Guidelines

World Bank Group Data Privacy Principles

UN Responsible Data & Digital Governance Practices

ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Standards

Where local laws impose higher standards, those standards shall prevail.

4. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We collect only information necessary and proportionate to ensure lawful, safe, and smooth travel experiences.

4.1 Identity & Contact Information

Full legal name

Nationality

Email address

Telephone number

Residential or mailing address

4.2 Verification & Travel Compliance Data

Passport or government-issued identification (when required)

Visa or travel authorization details

Emergency contact information

4.3 Transaction & Financial Information

Booking confirmations

Transaction references

Billing details processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment systems

Alpine Ramble does not store full credit or debit card numbers on its servers.

4.4 Digital & Technical Information

IP address

Device and browser metadata

Website interaction data via cookies or analytics tools

4.5 Communication Records

Email correspondence

Service inquiries

Feedback and support communications

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the basis of:

Contractual necessity

Legal and regulatory compliance

Legitimate operational interests, balanced against individual rights

Explicit consent, where applicable

Data is never processed beyond its stated and lawful purpose.

6. Use of Personal Data

Data is used exclusively to:

Deliver and manage travel and experiential services

Ensure identity verification and regulatory compliance

Coordinate logistics with licensed partners

Process payments securely

Manage safety, risk, and emergency protocols

Improve service quality and operational efficiency

We do not sell, trade, or exploit personal data.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Personal data may be shared only when strictly necessary with:

Authorized Alpine Ramble personnel

Licensed travel, accommodation, logistics, and insurance partners

Regulated payment processors

Government or regulatory authorities where legally required

All third parties are contractually bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

8. International Data Transfers

Given Alpine Ramble’s global operations, personal data may be transferred across borders.

Such transfers are safeguarded through:

Contractual data protection clauses

Jurisdiction-appropriate safeguards

Secure technical and organizational controls

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for:

Contract fulfillment

Legal, regulatory, and tax compliance

Dispute resolution and enforcement

Data is securely deleted or anonymized once no longer required.

10. Information Security

Alpine Ramble implements enterprise-grade security measures, including:

Restricted access controls

Secure servers and infrastructure

Encryption where appropriate

Periodic security and compliance reviews

11. Cookies & Analytics

Cookies and analytics technologies are used to:

Maintain website functionality

Improve user experience

Analyze usage patterns

Users may manage cookie preferences via browser settings.

12. Data Subject Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals have the right to:

Access personal data

Request correction or deletion

Restrict or object to processing

Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

13. Policy Updates

This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory or operational changes.
Material updates will be communicated appropriately.

Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. Contact & Data Governance

For privacy inquiries, regulatory correspondence, or data requests, contact:

Alpine Ramble Treks Pvt. Ltd.
Sorhakhutte, Kathmandu, Nepal
📧 tours@alpineramble.com

📞 +977 1 4380127 (Office)

Governance Statement

Alpine Ramble Treks treats data protection as a matter of corporate governance, ethics, and institutional trust.
The ART Experience operates under the same standards to ensure consistency, accountability, and global credibility.