Privacy Policy
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how the Institute for Policy Studies and Research ("INSPIRE", "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal information when you visit our website (www.inspire.com.np), apply to our programmes, attend our events, or otherwise communicate with us.
It applies to information collected online and offline, including by telephone, email, post and in person. It does not apply to third-party websites or platforms that we link to.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us directly:
- identity and contact details — name, email address, telephone number, postal address, organisation and designation;
- application materials — curriculum vitae, academic records, writing samples and references submitted for internships, fellowships or employment;
- event information — registration details and travel details where applicable;
- correspondence — the content of emails, letters, forms and messages you send us; and
- membership or contribution details — where you support our work financially.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type and version, device and operating system, pages viewed, referring website, and the date and time of access.
Information from third parties: social media platforms where you interact with our channels, partner institutions where we co-host activities, and publicly available professional sources.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- deliver publications, newsletters and updates you have requested;
- process and assess applications for internships, fellowships, employment and programme participation;
- organise, manage and follow up on events, dialogues and consultations;
- respond to enquiries and correspondence;
- analyse Website usage in aggregate form in order to improve content and performance;
- maintain the security and integrity of our systems; and
- comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not use personal information to profile individuals by political affiliation, nor do we use it for political campaigning purposes, unless you have separately and expressly consented.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Articles, policy briefs, and research materials submitted for publication may become publicly accessible after editorial review and approval.
Published content may include:
- Author name
- Biography
- Organization
- Profile image
- Publication date
- Categories
- Downloadable files where applicable
Please ensure that any information you choose to publish is appropriate for public viewing.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with service providers who host our website, distribute our newsletters or process payments, in each case under contractual obligations of confidentiality; with partner institutions for jointly organised activities, with your knowledge; and with public authorities where disclosure is required by law or by an order of a competent court.
6. Events, Photography and Recording
Our events, dialogues and programmes may be photographed, filmed, live-streamed or audio-recorded. By attending, you consent to the recording of your image, voice and name, and to the publication of such recordings in our reports, website, publications and social media channels.
If you do not wish to be recorded, please notify the organisers in writing before the event begins.
7. Data Security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access and alteration. Access to personal information is restricted to personnel who require it for their duties. No transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or for as long as required by law.
9. Your Rights
Subject to the Individual Privacy Act, 2075, you have the right to:
- request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- request erasure of your information where there is no lawful ground for us to retain it;
- withdraw your consent to processing at any time; and
- unsubscribe from our newsletters and mailing lists.
We will respond within fifteen (15) days of receiving your request.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date shown above indicates the date of the most recent revision. Material changes will be notified on the Website.
11. Contact Us
Institute for Policy Studies & Research (INSPIRE)
Chyasal, Lalitpur, Nepal | inspire@cpnuml.org