Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Hydropedia is a hydropower reference platform operated by Ram Krishna Mahato, based in Nepal. The website provides information on Nepal's hydropower development, NEA statistics, PPA rates, licensing, and related regulatory frameworks.

Website: ramkrishnamahato.com.np/hydropedia
Contact: info@ramkrishnamahato.com.np

2. Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use Hydropedia. However, the following data may be collected automatically when you visit:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through cookies and third-party services described below.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Hydropedia uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Functional cookies: To remember your preferences and improve site experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

Hydropedia uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites on the internet.

• Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your browsing history
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting google.com/settings/ads
• You can also opt out via aboutads.info

For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as page views, session duration, and user location. This data helps us improve the site's content and structure.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Links

Hydropedia contains links to external websites such as NEA (nea.org.np), DoED (doed.gov.np), and MoFE (mofe.gov.np). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used to:

• Analyze and improve website content and performance
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• Understand visitor demographics and interests
• Ensure the technical functioning of the website

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third parties.

8. Data Retention

We do not store personal data on our own servers. Any data collected via Google Analytics or Google AdSense is retained according to Google's own data retention policies. You can review these at policies.google.com/privacy.

9. Children's Privacy

Hydropedia is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our site, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain types of data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.