AjakoTaja
Ajako Taja

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data Ajako Taja collects, how we use it, and your rights over your personal information.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

1. Overview

Guided Lab Private Limited ("we," "us," or "our") operates Ajako Taja (https://www.ajakotaja.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or interact with our platform.

We are committed to transparency and to respecting your privacy. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly what data we handle and why. By usingAjako Taja, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

This policy is structured to be compatible with global privacy frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.

2. Data We Collect

Information you provide

When you create an account or interact with the platform, we may collect:

  • Email address (required for account registration).
  • Display name or username you choose.
  • Comments and content you post on the platform.
  • Messages you send to our support team.
  • Preferences and settings you configure in your account.

Automatically collected data

When you visit Ajako Taja, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level).
  • Browser type, version, and language settings.
  • Operating system and device type.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
  • Referring URL (how you arrived at our site).
  • Search queries entered on our platform.
  • Articles viewed, shared, or bookmarked.
  • Timestamps of your visits and interactions.

Data from third-party services

We may receive limited data from:

  • Authentication providers (e.g., if we enable social login).
  • Analytics services (aggregated, anonymized behavioral data).
  • Payment processors (if paid features are introduced — we do not store full payment details).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

Platform operation

  • Deliver, maintain, and improve the platform.
  • Personalize your news feed and content recommendations.
  • Enable commenting, sharing, and other interactive features.
  • Remember your preferences across sessions.
  • Respond to your support requests.

Analytics & improvement

  • Analyze how users interact with content to improve discovery and UX.
  • Measure platform performance and fix technical issues.
  • Understand trending topics and content popularity.
  • Conduct A/B testing to improve features.

Safety & compliance

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
  • Respond to legal requests from authorities when required by law.

We will not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data to build advertising profiles for third-party ad targeting without your explicit consent.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Ajako Taja uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the platform. This includes:

  • Essential cookies required for the site to function (authentication, session management).
  • Analytics cookies to understand how users navigate the platform (e.g., via Vercel Analytics, Plausible, or similar privacy-friendly tools).
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings and personalization choices.
  • Performance cookies to monitor site speed and identify issues.

We strive to use privacy-respecting analytics that do not fingerprint individual users or share data with advertising networks. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner when you first visit the platform.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers

We work with trusted third-party vendors who process data on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, database services, email delivery, analytics). These providers are bound by data processing agreements and may only use your data as directed by us.

Legal requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, legal process, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ajako Taja, our users, or the public.

Business transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our platform of any such change in ownership.

With your consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

6. AI Processing

Ajako Taja uses AI and machine learning to power several features. Here is how your data interacts with AI systems:

  • Search queries you enter may be processed by AI models to improve result relevance.
  • Content you view helps our recommendation system surface relevant trending stories.
  • Comments may be analyzed by automated moderation tools to detect policy violations.
  • Aggregated, anonymized interaction data may be used to train or fine-tune internal models.

We do not use identifiable personal data to train third-party AI models without your consent. AI processing is governed by our internal data minimization principles.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account data: retained while your account is active and for up to 24 months after deletion.
  • Server logs and IP data: typically retained for 90 days for security purposes.
  • Analytics data: retained in aggregated/anonymized form for up to 24 months.
  • Comments and public content: retained until you request deletion or your account is closed.
  • Legal and compliance records: retained as required by applicable laws.

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at contact@guidedlab.com. We will process your request within 30 days.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Rights available to all users

  • Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: request deletion of your personal data ('right to be forgotten'). Logged-in users can permanently close their account and erase all associated data via Settings → Profile → Close my account.
  • Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: object to certain types of data processing.

Additional rights for EEA / UK users (GDPR)

  • Restriction: request that we restrict processing of your data while a dispute is resolved.
  • Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Rights for California residents (CCPA)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data).
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@guidedlab.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit using TLS/HTTPS.
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data at rest.
  • Role-based access controls limiting who can access personal data internally.
  • Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
  • Use of trusted infrastructure providers (e.g., Supabase, Vercel) with their own security certifications.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system is completely secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Ajako Taja is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@guidedlab.com and we will promptly delete that information.

For users in the European Economic Area, interactive features (such as account creation and commenting) require users to be at least 16 years of age, or have verified parental consent.

11. International Data Transfers

Guided Lab Private Limited is based in Nepal. If you access Ajako Taja from outside Nepal, your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in Nepal or in other countries where our service providers operate.

For users in the EEA, UK, or countries with equivalent data protection laws, we ensure that any international transfer of personal data is subject to appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by competent authorities, or transfers to providers with recognized adequacy decisions.

12. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a revised "Last updated" date, and may provide additional notice for significant changes.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Your continued use of Ajako Tajaafter changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Law Enforcement & Authority Requests

We may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests from public authorities, including law enforcement agencies or government bodies. When we receive such a request, we apply the following practices:

Legality review

We review every request for legal validity before complying. We do not disclose personal data unless the request is supported by a valid legal basis — such as a court order, subpoena, or statutory obligation — issued by a competent authority.

Data minimisation

Where disclosure is required, we limit the information provided to the minimum necessary to satisfy the legal requirement. We do not provide broader access to user data than what is specifically mandated.

Documentation

We maintain internal records of all authority requests we receive, including the nature of the request, the legal basis cited, the data disclosed (if any), and our reasoning. These records are retained for compliance and accountability purposes.

User notification

Where permitted by law, we will attempt to notify affected users before disclosing their data so they have the opportunity to seek legal protection. We may be legally prohibited from providing such notice in certain circumstances.

If you believe a request for your data has been made unlawfully, please contact us at contact@guidedlab.com.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries, requests, or complaints — we read every message.

Email: contact@guidedlab.com

Company: Guided Lab Private Limited

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Website: https://www.ajakotaja.com

We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.