Privacy Policy

Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN) Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information obtained through our website (https://paan.org.np).

Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information from users primarily through:

  • Comments: When users leave comments, we collect data shown in the comments form, IP address, and browser user agent string to help prevent spam.
  • Membership Applications and Event Registrations: When users apply for membership or register for events, we collect personal details such as name, contact information, institutional affiliation, and related data necessary for processing applications and event coordination.
  • Contact Forms: Information provided through our website’s contact forms, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and message content, is used solely for responding to inquiries and providing assistance.

Use of Cookies

Our website utilizes cookies to enhance user experience:

  • Cookies are set when you leave comments, log in, or interact with specific website functionalities.
  • Login cookies last for two days; selecting “Remember Me” extends this to two weeks.
  • Cookies related to comments or content editing typically expire after one year or less.

We employ the WP Consent API plugin to manage and obtain explicit user consent for cookie usage.

Embedded Content from External Websites

Our website may contain embedded content from third-party websites (e.g., videos, images, articles). Interaction with this content is governed by the privacy policies of those external websites. These external websites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking mechanisms, and monitor your interaction if you have an account and are logged into their sites.

Third-Party Integrations

We use third-party services including:

  • Google Analytics: Collects aggregated, anonymized information about website visits and usage patterns. Data collected is used solely for improving website performance and user experience.
  • Jetpack and Gravatar (Automattic): Enhance user experience and website functionality, including spam detection and user profile image integration. Refer to Automattic’s privacy policy for more details: https://automattic.com/privacy

Data Security Measures

We implement robust measures to ensure data protection:

  • SSL encryption for secure data transmission.
  • Regular backups and encrypted data storage.
  • Restricted access to personal data limited to authorized personnel only.

Compliance and Regulatory Framework

Our data collection and processing practices comply with applicable laws of Nepal, and we respect and adhere to principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your Rights

If you have an account or have left comments on our website, you may:

  • Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.

These rights do not apply to data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Data Storage

User data collected through our website is stored securely both locally within Nepal and internationally in secure cloud-based storage services.

Contact Information for Privacy Concerns

For privacy-related inquiries or requests, please contact us:

Data Breach Notification

While we strive to maintain high standards of data security, we do not currently have a formalized data breach notification protocol. We commit to promptly addressing and resolving any data breaches and communicating effectively should such an event occur.

Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically without prior notice. Please review this page regularly to stay informed of any updates. Continued use of our website following policy updates implies acceptance of these changes.

Effective Date

This policy is effective as of the date published and will be updated as necessary.

Last updated: July 9, 2025 9:54 AM NPT

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