Privacy Policy

How Wikinp Media collects, uses, and protects your information in line with global privacy standards.

🔐 1. Overview

Wikinp Media values your privacy and transparency. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is securely stored.

📥 2. Information We Collect

Uploaded files and metadata (title, ALT text, author, and license)
Contributor account information (name, email, VCX-ID verification data)
Technical logs (IP address, browser type, access time) for security and analytics
Cookies for login sessions, preferences, and analytics optimization

⚙️ 3. How We Use This Information

To verify contributors and maintain the integrity of the Wikinp Media ecosystem
To ensure compliance with open licenses and community guidelines
To improve site performance and enhance user experience
To detect misuse, fake uploads, or license violations

🛡️ 4. Data Security

All personal and upload data is encrypted during transmission (HTTPS/TLS). Access is limited to verified Wikinp administrators and automated security systems. We regularly audit our database to ensure compliance with GDPR and Nepal’s Digital Data Standards.

🤝 5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

Wikinp Media does not sell or share any personal data with advertisers or unrelated third parties. Limited information may be shared with:

Open knowledge partners for verification purposes (under strict NDA)
Search engines for indexing publicly available content
Public archives under open licenses (CC0 / CC BY-SA)

🧹 6. Data Retention & Deletion

Uploaded media and contributor records are retained for archival transparency. Contributors may request deletion of personally identifiable information (PII) by contacting privacy@wikinp.org.

📄 7. Cookies Policy

We use essential cookies for login, language preference, and analytics. Users may disable non-essential cookies via browser settings. Analytics are handled using privacy-respecting open-source tools.

Transparency and Privacy Go Hand in Hand

We collect the minimum data necessary — and make every byte count for the public good.