Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Website: https://www.nepaliict.com
Company Name: NepaliICT
At NepaliICT.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit and interact with our website. As Nepal’s leading English ICT news portal, we adhere to international privacy standards and comply with applicable data protection regulations.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact information when you submit forms or contact us
- Comments and feedback you provide on our articles
- Information submitted through our contact forms
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website:
- Browser type, version, and language settings
- Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation patterns
- Referring website URLs and search terms used
- Date and time of your visits
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To deliver accurate and relevant ICT news content
- To send newsletters and updates (only with your explicit consent)
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- To serve relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
3. Content and Copyright
All content published on NepaliICT.com is original unless otherwise specified. We maintain strict editorial standards:
- We do not republish other people’s work without proper attribution
- When referencing external sources, we provide appropriate credit to original authors
- Images used may be sourced from various platforms but are edited and optimized by our team
- If you have valid objections to any content or images, please contact us for prompt resolution
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
4.2 Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
- Facebook Pixel: For social media analytics and advertising
- Google Search Console: For website performance monitoring
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
5.1 With Your Consent
We will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals when we have your explicit consent to do so. We require opt-in consent for sharing any sensitive personal information.
5.2 For External Processing
We may provide personal information to our affiliates, trusted business partners, or service providers to process it on our behalf, based on our instructions and in compliance with this Privacy Policy and appropriate confidentiality measures.
5.3 For Legal Reasons
We may share personal information if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
- Meet applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests
- Enforce our Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or technical problems
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of NepaliICT, our users, or the public as required by law
5.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- SSL encryption for secure data transmission
- Secure servers with restricted access controls
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Employee training on data protection practices
- Incident response procedures for potential breaches
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
- Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Children’s Privacy
NepaliICT.com is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Disclaimer on Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about ICT news, specifications, and pricing, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Despite our best efforts, occasional discrepancies may occur due to:
- Rapid changes in technology specifications
- Price fluctuations from multiple sources
- Human error in data entry or updates
NepaliICT assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of information provided on this website. All content is offered “as is” without warranties of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date
- Notify users through prominent website notices or email (where appropriate)
- Provide a summary of key changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Anamnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-9801286174
We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and work to resolve any privacy-related issues promptly.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2025. By using NepaliICT.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.