Your privacy is critically important to us. At Madhyam, we are committed to protecting the personal information of our users in compliance with the prevailing laws of Nepal, specifically the Individual Privacy Act, 2075 (2018) and the constitutional right to privacy under Article 28 of the Constitution of Nepal.
By accessing Madhyam, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is necessary to operate our platform effectively and provide you with a seamless reading and writing experience. The types of data we collect include:
- Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (often provided via OAuth providers like Google).
- User-Generated Content: Any articles, comments, bookmarks, and interactions you generate on Madhyam.
- Technical Data: Basic usage telemetry, IP addresses for security routing, and essential session data.
2. How We Use Your Information
In accordance with the principle of purpose limitation, the data collected is used strictly for the following operational purposes:
- To create, manage, and authenticate your user account (via Supabase authentication).
- To host, display, and distribute the articles and content you intentionally publish.
- To communicate with you regarding platform updates, security alerts, or support queries.
- To maintain the security of our service by detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive activity.
3. Cookies and Session Management
Unlike many traditional platforms, Madhyam respects your digital sovereignty. We do not use intrusive third-party advertising trackers or cross-site pixels. We primarily use essential cookies required for maintaining your login session and ensuring security during your interaction with our servers.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data under the following limited circumstances:
- Public Display: Information you voluntarily publish, such as your profile name, bio, and articles, is visible to the public.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if lawfully requested by a court order or competent government authority in Nepal for the investigation of criminal offenses, as permitted by the Individual Privacy Act, 2075.
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party cloud infrastructure (e.g., Supabase) to securely store our database and authenticate users. These providers are bound by strict data processing agreements.
5. Data Security and Your Rights
We employ standard encryption protocols to protect your personal details in transit and at rest. Under Nepali law, you retain the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete your data from our active systems by closing your account. (Note: Some anonymized metrics or legally mandated records may be retained).
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.