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Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a Setu user.

Last updated: January 1, 2025 · Effective: January 1, 2025

Setu ("we", "our", or "us") operates setu.np. By using Setu, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. This policy applies to all users — donors, campaign creators, and visitors.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and location. For campaign creators, we also collect government-issued ID and relevant documentation for verification.

Donation Data

We record the amount, date, and campaign associated with each donation. Payment processing is handled by our certified payment partners — we never store full card numbers or sensitive financial credentials.

Goods Donation Details

For physical goods donations, we collect pickup address, type of goods, and delivery preferences to coordinate logistics.

Usage Data

We collect anonymized data about how you interact with Setu, including pages visited, campaigns browsed, and features used — to improve our platform and personalize your experience.

How We Use Your Information

Platform Operations

To process donations, verify campaigns, disburse funds, and coordinate goods deliveries. Your information is essential to running the core functions of Setu.

Communication

We send donation receipts, campaign updates, and platform announcements. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time from your account settings.

Safety & Fraud Prevention

To verify identities, detect suspicious activity, and protect both donors and campaign creators from fraud.

Analytics & Improvement

Anonymized usage data helps us understand how to improve the platform, which campaigns to feature, and how to make giving more accessible.

Information Sharing

We Never Sell Your Data

Setu does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Period.

Payment Processors

We share transaction data with certified payment partners (eSewa) solely to process your donations.

Campaign Creators

Donors' full names and contact details are never shared with campaign creators without explicit consent. We only share aggregate donor count data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by Nepali law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users and the public.

Data Security

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit using 256-bit SSL/TLS. Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using AES-256.

Incident Response

In the event of a data breach, we commit to notifying affected users within 72 hours and cooperating fully with relevant authorities.

Your Rights

Access & Portability

You can request a copy of all data we hold about you at any time from your account settings or by emailing dipendraroka947@gmail.com.

Correction

You can update your personal information directly from your account profile at any time.

Deletion

You may request account deletion, after which we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time from your notification preferences.

Contact Our Privacy Team

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

privacy@setu.np