Privacy Policy for the Janamat Party Mobile App

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This Privacy Policy applies to the official mobile application ("App") of Janamat Party (जनमत पार्टी) ("Janamat Party," "the Party," "we," "our," or "us"), a political party registered and operating in Nepal. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you use the App, including its membership registration, member area, donation, election, and news/notice features.

By downloading, registering on, or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Who We Are

Janamat Party (जनमत पार्टी) A political party registered under the laws of Nepal, established 2019 (2076 B.S.).

Registered/Central Office Address: Mid Baneshwar Kathmandu Contact Email: janamatparty@gmail.com Contact Phone: Contact person, Rajesh Mandal, Mobile 9804793880, Email:janamatparty@gmail.com  Website: http://janamatparty.org/

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Nepal, including the Individual Privacy Act, 2075 (2018), the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2008), the Political Parties Act, 2073 (2017), and applicable directives of the Election Commission of Nepal.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Membership Information

When you apply for or hold membership in Janamat Party through the App, we collect:

• Full name, date of birth, gender, and photograph
• Citizenship certificate number or national ID number

• Permanent and temporary address, including district, municipality/rural municipality, and ward
• Phone number and email address
• Membership number, membership category, and date of joining
• Occupation and, where relevant to organizational placement, affiliation with party wings, desks, or committees (e.g., youth wing, women's wing, overseas/NRMA wing, employment desk)

2.2 Political and Organizational Data

Because Janamat Party is a political organization, some information we collect is inherently political in nature and treated as sensitive personal data, including:

• Your status as a party member, applicant, or supporter
• Your role or position within the party's organizational structure (e.g., district committee, central committee, ward-level committee)
• Participation in party programs, meetings, elections, or internal processes
• Complaints, disciplinary matters, or reports submitted through party desks (e.g., the Discipline Desk / अनुशासन डेस्क)

2.3 Donation and Financial Contribution Information

If you make a donation or financial contribution ("लेवी / सहयोग") through the App, we collect:

• Name and contact details of the donor
• Amount and date of contribution
• Any information required to comply with Election Commission of Nepal disclosure and reporting rules on political donations

2.4 Election-Related Information

For features related to internal party elections or public elections the Party contests (e.g., National Assembly, House of Representatives), we may collect:

• Candidate or representative designation records
• District- and constituency-level coordination data

2.5 Information from the Member Area and Communications

• Login credentials for the Member Area (सदस्य क्षेत्र)
• Messages, complaints, or requests submitted through party desks (organizational, administrative, overseas employment rescue, employment, or discipline desks)
• Uploaded documents (e.g., ID scans, supporting documents for membership or complaints)

3. Special Category Data: Political Affiliation and Government ID

Janamat Party recognizes that political opinion/affiliation and government-issued identity documents are highly sensitive categories of personal data. We apply enhanced safeguards:

• This data is collected only where necessary — for membership verification, electoral compliance, internal governance, and legal reporting obligations.
• Access is restricted to authorized party officials and staff on a need-to-know basis.
• ID numbers and scanned documents are stored in encrypted form.
• Your membership status, ID information.
• We do not publicly disclose your individual membership or ID information without your consent, except where required by the Election Commission of Nepal or other lawful authority (e.g., verified membership rosters submitted for party registration compliance).
• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your ID and membership data, subject to legal retention obligations under Nepali party and electoral law.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

1. Process and manage membership applications, renewals, and records.
2. Verify identity and eligibility for membership and participation in party processes.
3. Organize and coordinate the party's district, provincial, and central committees.
4. Communicate notices, circulars, event information, and official announcements (सूचना पाटी).
5. Process and record donations/contributions in compliance with Election Commission disclosure requirements.
6. Administer internal elections, candidate designations, and representative assignments.
7. Operate support desks (organizational, administration, overseas employment rescue, employment, discipline) and respond to member complaints or requests.
8. Improve the App's functionality, security, and user experience.
9. Comply with legal obligations under Nepali law, including reporting to the Election Commission of Nepal.
10. Prevent fraud, duplicate registrations, and misuse of the App.

We do not use your political affiliation or membership data for commercial advertising or sell it to third parties.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Within the Party: With authorized officials at the relevant district, provincial, or central committee level for organizational and administrative purposes.
• Election Commission of Nepal and Government Authorities: As required by law — for example, submission of membership rosters, donation disclosures, or candidate information required under the Political Parties Act, 2073 and electoral regulations.
• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who support App hosting, cloud storage, payment processing, and analytics, under confidentiality obligations. Payment processors handle transaction data directly; we do not store full financial account or card details.
• Legal Requirements: If required by court order, police investigation, or other lawful government request.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose not listed here, only with your explicit consent.

We do not share your government or ID membership records with commercial advertisers, data brokers, or unrelated third parties.

6. Data Storage and Security

• Data is stored on secure servers, which may be located within or outside Nepal, with appropriate safeguards applied.
• We use encryption, access controls, authentication safeguards, and regular security reviews to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
• The Member Area (सदस्य क्षेत्र) requires authenticated login; we recommend using a strong, unique password.
• Despite these measures, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all risks.

7. Data Retention

• Membership records are retained for as long as you remain a member, and for a period afterward as required to comply with Election Commission recordkeeping requirements and party governance obligations.
• Donation records are retained as required under applicable financial and electoral disclosure laws.
• Complaint and disciplinary records are retained as necessary to resolve the matter and comply with internal party rules and applicable law.
• Upon a valid deletion request, we will delete or anonymize your data unless retention is legally required.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable Nepali law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information (e.g., address, contact details).
• Request Deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal and organizational retention requirements.
• Withdraw Consent for optional data collection (e.g., location services) via device settings.
• Object to certain uses of your data.
• Request Portability of your data, where feasible.

To exercise these rights, contact us at Email:janamatparty@gmail.com or through the relevant desk in the App (e.g., Administration Coordination Desk). We will respond within a reasonable period.

9. Children's Privacy

The App and party membership are not intended for individuals under the minimum age for political party membership under Nepali law (generally 18 years, the age of eligibility to vote and hold political affiliation). We do not knowingly collect personal data, including ID or membership data, from individuals below this age. If we learn such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The App may use cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to remember login sessions, analyze usage patterns, and improve performance. You can manage tracking and location permissions through your device settings.

11. International Data Transfers

If data is processed or stored outside Nepal (e.g., via cloud infrastructure providers), we take reasonable steps to ensure it receives a level of protection consistent with this Policy and applicable Nepali law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or App features. Material changes will be communicated through the App or via the सूचना पाटी (Notice Board) section, and the "Last Updated" date above will be revised. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Nepal. Any disputes arising from or related to this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Nepal.

14. Contact Us

Janamat Party (जनमत पार्टी) Registered/Central Office Address: Mid Baneshwar Kathmandu Contact Email: janamatparty@gmail.com Contact Phone: Contact person, Rajesh Mandal, Mobile 9804793880, Email:janamatparty@gmail.com  Website: http://janamatparty.org/

For membership queries, use the सदस्यता (Membership) section of the App. For complaints or disciplinary matters, use the अनुशासन डेस्क (Discipline Desk). For data privacy requests specifically, please use the contact email above.

This Privacy Policy is a template intended as a starting point and does not constitute legal advice. Given that this App collects government ID, political affiliation, and donation data — all sensitive categories under Nepali and international norms — we strongly recommend review by a lawyer familiar with the Individual Privacy Act 2075, the Political Parties Act 2073, and Election Commission of Nepal regulations before publishing.