1. Definitions

• Affiliates: Any company controlled by or under common control with Ekantipur.
• Cookie: A small piece of data used to assign your computer a unique identification code.
• Device Identifiers: Strings of letters and numbers that distinguish one device from another.
• Internet Protocol (IP) Address: A number assigned to your computer when accessing the Internet.
• Personally-Identifying Information (PII): Information that identifies a specific person (e.g., name, email, phone, payment card, ID number).
• Non-Personally Identifiable Information (NPII): All other information not classified as PII.

2. General

2.1 The website ekantipur.com is owned and operated by Kantipur Publications Limited (KP), registered under Nepali law.

2.2 This policy applies to ekantipur.com, all affiliated websites, mobile apps, digital services, and any service linking to this policy.

2.3 This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, when we contact you, what we share, and your choices regarding your information.

2.4 This policy does not apply to third-party sites or services. You are responsible for your use of such external platforms.

2.5 “We”, “us”, and “our” refer to Kantipur Publications Limited and its Affiliates. “You” or “User” refers to any individual accessing the Services.

3. Deemed Acceptance

3.1 By using the website, you freely consent to this Privacy Policy.

3.2 We may update this policy at any time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

3.3 If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.

3.4 Your use of the website confirms your consent to our data practices as described herein.

4. What Information We Collect

4.1 Personally-Identifying Information (PII)

We do not automatically collect PII. You may choose not to provide it, but certain features may be unavailable.

4.2 PII of Children

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If discovered, such data will be deleted promptly.

4.3 Non-Personally Identifiable Information (NPII)

• Cookies: To recognize your browser and enhance your experience.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by domains other than ekantipur.com.
• Log Files: Including browser type, ISP, pages visited, timestamps, and IP addresses.
• Automatically Collected Info: Device type, OS, browser settings, pages viewed, ad interactions, and more.
• Geo-location: If permitted, to personalize your experience via mobile apps.
• Social Media Data: If you interact via Facebook or other platforms, we may access your public profile info (name, email, friends list, posts, etc.).

5. Use of Collected Information

• Administrative Purposes: Account management, support, and policy updates.
• Service Providers & Third Parties: Shared only as disclosed or with your consent (e.g., marketing partners, with opt-out via unsubscribe links).
• Personalization: To tailor content, ads, and offers based on your behavior.
• Third-Party Ads: Ad networks may use cookies to serve targeted ads. We are not liable for their practices.
• Statistical Analysis: Aggregated data to improve site performance and user experience.
• Special Offers: Used only for purposes you authorized at submission.

6. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations;
• Respond to claims;
• Protect rights, property, or safety of KP, users, or the public;
• Prevent misuse of our Services.

We may also share data with service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., analytics, hosting, marketing, payment processing, customer support).

7. Third-Party Sites and Content

7.1 The Site may link to or embed third-party content. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7.2 Review third-party privacy policies before sharing your information.

7.3 We use Hotjar to analyze user behavior via heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys. Hotjar collects non-identifiable data (e.g., country, device, clicks). It does not collect PII unless voluntarily provided.

You can opt out of Hotjar tracking at https://www.hotjar.com/privacy/do-not-track/.

8. Data Security

8.1 We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your PII.

8.2 However, no system is 100% secure. Transmission over the internet carries inherent risk.

8.3 Third-party service providers may store your data; we do not control their security practices.

8.4 Despite our efforts, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or data loss.

9. Other Important Information

Linked Services: Platforms like Facebook or Twitter have separate privacy policies. Review them before use.

International Transfer: Your data may be transferred to and processed in Nepal. If you are in the EU, we comply with GDPR requirements.

10. Data Deletion

We store personal data only in browser cookies and sessions. You can delete this data by clearing your browser cache.

If you logged in via Facebook, we store only your name. To delete your account and associated data, use the “Contact Us” form in the website footer. Deletion will be processed after email verification.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: