Privacy Policy

IP Watch Nepal ("we", "us") provides trademark monitoring, search and filing support services for brands operating in Nepal. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website and services, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly when you contact us, submit a monitoring request, or use one of our tools:

• Contact details — name, email address, phone number.
• Brand and mark information — trademark names, script variants, Nice classes, and filing details you share with us.
• Message content — anything you write in our contact or request forms.

We also collect limited technical data automatically when you visit our site: IP address, browser type, pages visited and referring URL. This data is used only to maintain and improve the site.

2. How we use your information

• To respond to your enquiry and set up the monitoring scope you request.
• To run the trademark monitoring, screening and search services you subscribe to.
• To send alerts, invoices and service-related communications.
• To maintain and improve our website and tools.
• To comply with any legal obligations applicable in Nepal.

3. Storage and security

Your data is stored in encrypted databases hosted by Supabase, a secure cloud platform. We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. No method of storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your data using current industry standards.

4. Cookies and analytics

Our site uses essential cookies required for basic functionality. We do not run third-party advertising trackers. If we introduce analytics tools in the future, we will update this policy and provide the option to opt out where required.

5. Third parties

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data may be processed by our infrastructure providers (e.g. Supabase, Vercel) solely for the purpose of operating this service. We do not share your information with the Department of Industry, WIPO or any government body unless you explicitly ask us to act on your behalf.

6. Your rights

Under Nepal's Electronic Transaction Act, 2063 (2008) and applicable data protection principles, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to any legal retention obligations.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@ipwatchnepal.com.

7. Data retention

We retain your information for as long as your monitoring or service relationship is active, and for a reasonable period afterwards to fulfil any legal or record-keeping obligations. You may ask us to delete your data at any time.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy can be directed to:

IP Watch Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
info@ipwatchnepal.com