PRIVACY NOTICE

 

Last updated: September 20, 2025

 

This privacy policy for Whoez Group ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), including our educational platform Ekagrata powered by Beyondbidhyalaya, such as when you:

 

  • Visit our website or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

 

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at beyondbidhyalaya@gmail.com.

 

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

 

This summary provides key points from our privacy notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by using our table of contents below.

 

What personal information do we process? When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with Whoez Group and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.

 

Do we process any sensitive personal information? We may process limited sensitive information as permitted under the Information Technology Act, 2063 and Privacy Act, 2075 of Nepal, primarily for educational purposes and with appropriate safeguards.

 

Do we receive any information from third parties? We may receive limited information from educational partners and authorized third parties as permitted under Nepalese law.

 

How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with Nepalese law.

 

In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information? We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties as permitted under Nepalese data protection laws.

 

What are your rights? Under the Constitution of Nepal 2015 and Privacy Act, 2075, you have certain rights regarding your personal information.

 

How do you exercise your rights? The easiest way to exercise your rights is by contacting us directly. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable Nepalese data protection laws.

 

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

 

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

 

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

 

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for Ekagrata services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our educational products and services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

 

Personal Information Provided by You: The personal information that we collect may include the following:

 

  • Full names (as per official documents)
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Educational institution details
  • Academic records and progress data
  • Usernames and passwords
  • Date of birth (for age verification)
  • Guardian/parent information (for minors)

 

Sensitive Information: In accordance with the Privacy Act, 2075 of Nepal, we may collect limited sensitive information including:

 

  • Academic performance data
  • Student identification numbers
  • Educational certificates and credentials
  • Health information (if relevant for educational accommodations)

 

Payment Data: We may collect data necessary to process your payment if you make purchases, such as your payment instrument number and security code. All payment data is processed in compliance with Nepal Rastra Bank guidelines and stored by authorized payment processors.

 

Information Automatically Collected

 

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services, including:

 

  • Log and usage data
  • Device information
  • Location data (with consent)

 

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

 

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with Nepalese law.

 

We process your personal information for various purposes in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2063 and Privacy Act, 2075 of Nepal:

 

  • To facilitate account creation and authentication for Ekagrata platform
  • To deliver educational services through our Beyondbidhyalaya powered platform
  • To maintain academic records and track educational progress
  • To communicate with students, parents, and educational institutions
  • To comply with educational regulations set by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
  • To protect against fraud and ensure platform security
  • To fulfill legal obligations under Nepalese law

 

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (NEPALESE LAW)

 

In Short: We process your personal information in accordance with the Constitution of Nepal 2015, Privacy Act, 2075, and Information Technology Act, 2063.

 

Under Nepalese law, we process personal information based on:

 

  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific educational services
  • Contractual necessity: To provide educational services you have enrolled in
  • Legal obligation: To comply with educational regulations and reporting requirements
  • Legitimate interests: To improve educational outcomes while respecting your privacy rights
  • Public interest: To advance education and learning in Nepal

 

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

 

In Short: We may share information in specific situations as permitted under Nepalese law and with educational partners.

 

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

 

  • Educational Partners: With authorized educational institutions and Beyondbidhyalaya platform partners
  • Government Authorities: With the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as required by law
  • Parents/Guardians: Academic progress information for minor students
  • Legal Compliance: When required by Nepalese courts or law enforcement agencies
  • Business Transfers: In accordance with company law of Nepal during mergers or acquisitions

 

5. DATA SECURITY AND STORAGE

 

In Short: We implement appropriate security measures in accordance with Nepalese cybersecurity guidelines.

 

We maintain servers and data storage facilities within Nepal or in countries with adequate data protection agreements. All data transfers comply with the Privacy Act, 2075 and guidelines from the Department of Information Technology.

 

6. DATA RETENTION

 

In Short: We retain your information as required by Nepalese educational regulations and privacy laws.

 

We retain personal information for:

 

  • Academic Records: As per Ministry of Education guidelines (minimum 7 years)
  • Financial Records: As per Income Tax Act requirements
  • Communication Records: 3 years from last interaction
  • Account Information: Until account deletion requested

 

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS UNDER NEPALESE LAW

 

In Short: Under the Constitution of Nepal 2015 and Privacy Act, 2075, you have specific rights regarding your personal information.

 

Your rights include:

 

  • Right to Information: Access your personal data we hold
  • Right to Correction: Rectify inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Privacy: Protection from unauthorized use of personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: For processing based on consent
  • Right to Complaint: File complaints with relevant authorities

 

Exercising Your Rights: Contact us using the information provided below. We will respond within the timeframe required by Nepalese law (typically 15 days).

 

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

 

In accordance with the Child Rights Act, 2075, we implement special protections for users under 18:

 

  • Parental consent required for registration
  • Limited data collection and processing
  • Enhanced security measures
  • Regular review of minor's data

 

9. UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE

 

We may update this privacy notice to reflect changes in Nepalese law or our practices. We will notify you of material changes through our platform or by email.

 

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

 

For questions about this privacy notice or to exercise your rights: 

 

Whoez Group 

 

 

For complaints: You may also contact the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Government of Nepal.