Effective Date: August 7, 2026
Last Updated: August 7, 2026
Welcome to Saptari Post ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our readers, visitors, contributors, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit Saptaripost.com.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Website Information
Website Name: Saptari Post
Website: Saptaripost.com
Owner: Pream Shah
Head Office: Saptari District, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Email: info@saptaripost.com
2. Our Commitment to Privacy
Saptari Post respects the privacy of every visitor. We collect only the information necessary to provide our journalism services, improve our website, respond to inquiries, and comply with applicable laws of Nepal.
We strive to follow the principles of:
- Transparency
- Fair collection of information
- Lawful processing
- Data security
- Responsible journalism
- User privacy protection
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:
A. Personal Information
You voluntarily provide information such as:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Contact Form Information
- Comments
- News Tips
- Press Releases
- Advertisements or Business Inquiry Information
We only collect this information when you choose to provide it.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Language Preference
- Referring Website
- Date and Time of Visit
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on Pages
This information is collected for website security, analytics, and improving user experience.
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance user experience
- Display relevant advertisements (if applicable)
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Publish and deliver news
- Respond to inquiries
- Verify submitted news tips
- Improve website performance
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Maintain website security
- Analyze visitor statistics
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
- Improve journalism services
We never sell your personal information.
5. Comments
If visitors leave comments:
- Name
- IP Address
- Browser Information
may be collected to prevent spam and abuse.
Comments violating our editorial standards may be removed without notice.
6. News Tips and Confidential Sources
Saptari Post values journalistic ethics.
If you submit confidential news tips:
- We will make reasonable efforts to protect your identity.
- Information will only be disclosed where required by applicable law or court order.
- Anonymous submissions may limit our ability to verify information.
7. Email Communications
If you contact us by email, we may use your information to:
- Respond to your request
- Verify information
- Resolve complaints
- Provide requested support
We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared only with:
- Website hosting providers
- Security service providers
- Analytics providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Government agencies under lawful requests
All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Social Media Platforms
- Embedded Videos
- Maps
- External News Sources
These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
10. External Links
Saptari Post may contain links to other websites.
Once you leave our website, their privacy policies apply. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure server infrastructure
- SSL encryption where available
- Firewall protection
- Malware monitoring
- Limited administrative access
- Regular software updates
While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is completely secure.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate consent.
If such information is identified, it will be removed as soon as reasonably possible.
13. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Update your information
- Request deletion where legally permitted
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests may be submitted to:
Email: info@saptaripost.com
14. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- Operate our website
- Maintain journalistic records
- Resolve disputes
- Meet legal obligations
- Protect our legitimate interests
Information no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
15. Compliance with Nepal Laws
Saptari Post operates in Nepal and aims to comply with applicable Nepalese laws, including:
- Constitution of Nepal (Right to Privacy)
- Privacy Act, 2075 (2018)
- Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2008)
- National Code where applicable
- Applicable media and journalism regulations
Where legal obligations conflict with confidentiality, we will comply with lawful requirements.
16. International Visitors
If you access our website from outside Nepal, your information may be processed in Nepal.
By using our website, you consent to such processing.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Saptari Post
Website: Saptaripost.com
Owner: Pream Shah
District: Saptari
Province: Madhesh
Email: info@saptaripost.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries promptly.
Thank you for trusting Saptari Post. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering accurate, fair, and responsible journalism.