1. Introduction
At Sanghiya Online, accessible via https://sanghiyaonline.com (“we,” “us,” “our”), your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you share with us when you use our website.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other details you voluntarily submit (e.g., for account creation, newsletter sign‑up, contact forms).
- Usage Data:
- Automatically collected data about your interaction with the site, such as your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent, referral source, and device information. This may be gathered via cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
- We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience, track site performance, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings in your browser, though disabling them may affect site functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To personalize content, offers, communications, and product recommendations.
- To communicate with you about updates, offers, newsletters, or site changes (based on your preferences).
- To monitor usage and analyze trends using analytics tools.
- To ensure security, detect abuse, and enforce site policies.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers & Vendors:
- Trusted third parties who assist with website hosting, analytics, marketing, and customer support—for example, Google Analytics or email services.
- Legal & Security Reasons:
- If required by law (e.g., subpoenas, court orders) or to protect our rights, property, or user safety.
- Business Transfers:
- In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition of Sanghiya Online, user data may be transferred—but only under terms requiring confidentiality and consistent privacy protection.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information as long as necessary for business operations, legal obligations, or legitimate purposes. Usage and analytics data may be kept longer but anonymized or aggregated for statistical purposes.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may:
- Access, correct, or update your personal data.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt out of marketing or non-essential communications.
- Prevent tracking of your browsing activity (via cookie settings).
To exercise these rights or ask questions about your personal data, contact us at [email protected] or via our website’s Contact Us page.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us to request deletion of the information.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside our operational base (e.g., in countries with differing data laws), your data may be transferred to and processed in [Nepal/hosting location]. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your privacy rights are respected, consistent with this policy.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no digital transmission system or storage method is 100% secure; thus, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third‑Party Links & Content
Our site may link to or embed third-party content (e.g., ads, videos, social media). These parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies directly if you interact with them.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When substantial changes occur, we’ll post the revised version with a new “Effective Date” and notify you via site announcement or email. Continued use of the site after changes implies your acceptance.