Cookie Policy

Lekhan Kala

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 3 August 2026
Review Cycle: Every Two Years

1. Introduction

LekhanKala.org (“LekhanKala,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure a secure, reliable, and user-friendly website experience.

This Cookie Policy outlines what cookies are, how we use them, your available choices, and how to manage your preferences.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal information transparently, fairly, and in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Cookie Policy. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website.

Cookies allow websites to:

* Recognize your device
* Remember your preferences
* Improve website functionality
* Enhance security
* Measure website performance
* Provide a better browsing experience.

Cookies typically do not contain information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked to other data that can identify you.

3. Why We Use Cookies

LekhanKala uses cookies to:

* Ensure the website functions properly.
* Maintain website security
* Protect user accounts
* Remember language and accessibility preferences.
* Improve website performance
* Understand visitor interactions
* Analyze website traffic
* Enhance user experience
* Prevent fraud and abuse
* Support educational resources
* Improve future website development.

We do not use cookies to sell personal information or track users across the internet for advertising.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to the website’s operation.

They enable core functions such as:

* Page navigation
* Secure login
* Security verification
* Form submission
* Load balancing
* Session management

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website cannot function properly.

These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled through our website.

Examples include:

* Session identifiers
* Authentication cookies
* Security cookies
* CSRF protection cookies

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences.

They may remember:

* Language selection
* Font size
* Accessibility settings
* Cookie preferences
* Previously entered information
* User interface customization

These cookies provide a more personalized experience.

C. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

They collect anonymous or aggregated information such as:

* Number of visitors
* Most visited pages
* Time spent on pages
* Navigation paths
* Device type
* Browser type
* Website performance

This information helps us improve:

* Website usability
* Educational resources
* Navigation
* Content quality
* Technical performance

Analytics information is anonymized whenever possible.

D. Security Cookies

Security cookies help us:

* Detect malicious activity
* Prevent cyberattacks
* Protect user accounts
* Monitor suspicious behavior
* Prevent unauthorized access
* Maintain website integrity

These cookies are essential for protecting users and organizational systems.

E. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember your choices to provide a more convenient experience.

Examples include:

* Language preferences
* Cookie consent selections
* Region settings
* Accessibility preferences

F. Third-Party Cookies

Some services embedded within our website may place cookies on your device.

Examples may include:

* Embedded videos
* Interactive maps
* Social media integrations
* External educational resources
* Donation platforms
* Event registration systems

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

LekhanKala does not control how third-party providers use their cookies.

We encourage you to review those providers’ privacy policies before using their services.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

LekhanKala does not intentionally use cookies for:

* Selling personal information
* Behavioral advertising
* Cross-site advertising profiling
* Data brokerage
* Unauthorized tracking
* Hidden surveillance
* Collection of sensitive personal information through cookies

6. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Our cookie banner allows you to:

* Accept all cookies
* Reject non-essential cookies
* Customize cookie preferences
* Change your preferences at any time.

We respect your consent choices, which you can update at any time through our website settings.

7. Managing Cookies

You control how cookies are used.

You may:

* Delete existing cookies
* Block future cookies
* Allow only selected cookies
* Disable third-party cookies
* Configure browser privacy settings

Most web browsers provide cookie management tools.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

8. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

* View stored cookies
* Delete cookies
* Block cookies
* Block third-party cookies
* Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
* Automatically remove cookies when closing the browser.

Instructions vary by browser and device.

9. Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the type of cookie, we may collect information such as:

* IP address
* Browser type
* Device type
* Operating system
* Screen resolution
* Country or region (approximate)
* Pages visited
* Time spent on pages
* Click patterns
* Referral source
* Session duration
* Date and time of visits

We aggregate or anonymize this information where possible.

10. Legal Basis for Processing

Where GDPR applies, our lawful basis for using cookies includes:

* Consent for analytics, preference, and other non-essential cookies.
* Legitimate interests for maintaining website functionality, improving user experience, and protecting our systems.
* Legal obligations where cookies are necessary to comply with applicable laws.
* Performance of a contract where cookies are required to provide requested services.

11. Data Retention

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Session Cookies

These are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a limited period or until you delete them manually.

We retain cookie-related information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

12. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may process information outside your country of residence.

When international transfers occur, LekhanKala takes reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards protect your personal information under applicable data protection laws.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our educational programs often involve children and young people.

We do not knowingly use cookies to profile children or serve targeted advertising.

Where we may process children’s information, we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with our Child Safeguarding Policy and applicable laws.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activities.

14. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

* Be informed about cookie usage.
* Withdraw cookie consent
* Access personal data associated with cookies
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of personal data
* Restrict certain processing activities.
* Object to processing based on legitimate interests
* Request data portability where applicable
* Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

15. Changes to This Cookie Policy

LekhanKala may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

* Applicable laws and regulations
* Website functionality
* Technology
* Security practices
* Organizational operations

We will publish any changes on this page with a revised effective date.

We encourage users to review this policy regularly.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please get in touch with us:

LekhanKala.org
Email: info@lekhankala.org
Website: https://lekhankala.org
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Our Commitment

LekhanKala is committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently, and only when necessary to provide secure, accessible, and effective digital services.

We respect your privacy, value your trust, and continually strive to uphold the highest standards of data protection, cybersecurity, and ethical online practices in support of our educational mission.