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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2025

Who we are

Our website address is: https://kosiya.maithili.com.np
This website is managed and maintained by Kosiya Aayojan Samiti, an event organizing committee dedicated to promoting Maithili culture and community events.
For privacy-specific concerns, you can contact us at:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“„ Contact Page

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

We collect the following types of personal data from users:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Photos (submitted by users or taken during events)

We collect this data for the following purposes:

  • Event registration and communication

  • Displaying photos from events (with consent)

  • Responding to inquiries and feedback

We do not collect any sensitive personal data such as health or financial details. All data is collected with your consent, typically via forms on the website.

Comments

Currently, the website does not allow commenting on posts or pages. Therefore, no data is collected through comments.

Media

If you upload photos to the website (e.g., during submissions or contests), please note that uploaded images may be publicly accessible. We recommend avoiding uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included.

Contact forms

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message. This information is retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and is not used for marketing or shared with third parties.

Cookies

Our site currently does not use cookies or tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, or user profiling. If this changes in the future, we will update this section accordingly.

Analytics

We do not use any analytics tools such as Google Analytics or third-party traffic tracking. We also do not collect or analyze anonymous usage data at this time.

Who we share your data with

We do not share your personal data with any third parties. All user data is handled internally by Kosiya Aayojan Samiti and is not provided to advertisers, partners, or cloud service providers.

How long we retain your data

  • Contact form entries: Retained for 6 months for customer service purposes.

  • Event registration data: Retained for 12 months to manage event-related communication.

  • Photos: May be retained indefinitely for archival or cultural documentation unless a user requests removal.

What rights you have over your data

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us via [email protected] or the Contact Page.

Where your data is sent

Our servers and services are hosted in Nepal. We do not knowingly transfer user data outside the country or to jurisdictions that do not comply with applicable data protection standards.

Contact information

For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please reach out to:
Kosiya Aayojan Samiti
๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected]
๐ŸŒ Website: https://kosiya.maithili.com.np

Additional information

How we protect your data

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure server hosting

  • Limited access to data

  • No public exposure of sensitive personal details

What data breach procedures we have in place

In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected users and authorities if required. Our internal team is responsible for identifying, containing, and addressing any such incidents.

What third parties we receive data from

We do not receive any data about users from third-party sources.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

We do not perform any automated decision-making or user profiling on our site.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

We are not part of any regulated industry and are currently not subject to additional privacy laws beyond general compliance practices.