Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy | K2Paths. Northern Pakistan Travel Guide

Last Updated: [Aug 10, 2025]

1. About K2Paths

K2Paths.com is an independent online travel guide providing information about Northern Pakistan’s destinations, including Hunza Valley, K2 treks, and cultural sites. We do not offer booking services or operate tours.

2. Data We Collect

Comments & Community Contributions

If you leave comments or forum posts, we collect:
✔ Your name, email, and comment text
✔ IP address and browser type (for spam prevention)
✔ An anonymized hash of your email (if using Gravatar) – Gravatar’s Privacy Policy

Media Submissions

⚠️ Note: If you upload photos, avoid including GPS metadata (EXIF data), as others can download and extract it.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies to improve your experience:
✔ Comment convenience: Saves your name/email for 1 year (so you don’t re-enter details).
✔ Site functionality: Temporary cookies check if your browser supports cookies (deleted when you close it).

Embedded Content (Videos, Maps, etc.)

Articles may include content from YouTube, Google Maps, or other sites. These platforms may:
✔ Track your interaction (if logged into their services).
✔ Use cookies independently of K2Paths.

3. Data Retention

✔ Comments: Kept indefinitely to maintain discussion threads.
✔ User accounts: Only created if you register (rare for guides). You can edit/delete your data anytime.

4. Your Rights

You may request:
✔ A copy of your personal data we hold.
✔ Deletion of your data (except where legally required).
Contact: contact@k2paths.com

5. Third Parties & Data Sharing

✔ No selling/sharing: We do not sell or commercialize user data.
✔ Spam protection: Comments may be screened by automated filters (e.g., Akismet).