Effective Date: 1 February 2026 Data Controller: Blue Brain Media Pvt. Ltd.
NepalAaja.com (“We,” “Us,” or “Our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, subscribers, and sources. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Privacy Act, 2075 (2018) of Nepal and international data protection standards.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Principles of Data Protection
We operate under a strict code of data ethics. Our processing is guided by the following principles:
● Lawfulness: We only process data where we have a legal basis or your consent.
● Minimization: We collect only the data strictly necessary for our news operations.
● Purpose Limitation: Data is never used for undisclosed purposes.
● Journalistic Firewall: We maintain a strict technical and operational separation between User Data (readership metrics) and Source Data (investigative evidence).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily We collect information when you interact with our platform directly:
● Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address.
● User Accounts: Name, email address, and encrypted password (if applicable).
● Direct Communications: Content of emails sent to our editorial or administrative desks.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically When you visit NepalAaja.com, we may collect limited technical data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics):
● Device Data: IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type, and operating system.
● Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on articles, and referring URLs.
> Note: We do not collect sensitive biometric data, financial credit card numbers (payment gateways handle this securely), or government ID numbers from general readers.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following legitimate business purposes:
● Editorial Analytics: To understand which stories resonate with our audience and improve our journalism.
● Service Delivery: To send newsletters, breaking news alerts, or manage subscription accounts.
● Security: To detect and prevent fraud, DDoS attacks, or unauthorized access to our systems.
● Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws of Nepal.
Zero-Sale Policy: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party data brokers or marketing firms.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to optimize website performance and analyze traffic.
● Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., load balancing).
● Analytics Cookies: Help us track readership trends.
Your Choice: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain interactive features on the site.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers solely for operational needs:
● Email Services: (e.g., for delivering newsletters).
● Hosting Providers: (e.g., cloud infrastructure).
● Legal Requirement: We may disclose user data if strictly required by a valid court order issued by a competent court in Nepal.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
● Encryption: Use of SSL/TLS protocols (HTTPS) to encrypt data in transit.
● Access Controls: Restricted access to user databases limited to authorized personnel only.
While we strive for maximum security, no digital transmission is 100% secure. We encourage users to practice safe browsing habits.
7. Your Rights (User Control)
Under the Privacy Act, 2075, and global best practices, you have the following rights:
● Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
● Right to Correction: You may ask us to update incorrect information.
● Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
● Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time via the "Unsubscribe" link in the email.
To exercise these rights: Contact [email protected].
8. CRITICAL: Journalistic Source Protection
This is the most important distinction in our policy.
Nepal Aaja distinguishes between User Data (readers) and Source Data (whistleblowers/contributors).
● Confidentiality: We afford the highest level of protection to confidential sources. Identifying details of whistleblowers are protected under the principle of journalistic privilege.
● Technical Separation: Information provided by confidential sources is not stored on our public-facing web servers or marketing databases. It is handled via encrypted, air-gapped, or offline channels where necessary.
● Legal Resistance: Nepal Aaja will resist, to the fullest extent of the law, any attempt to force the disclosure of confidential sources, citing the constitutional right to press freedom.
9. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the law or our data practices. Significant changes will be communicated by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Blue Brain Media Pvt. Ltd. Email: [email protected] Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry
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