Effective Date: 2026 Jan 01
DKI (Dipendra Kandel Initiative) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website and digital platforms to improve user experience, ensure proper website functionality, and understand how visitors interact with our content and programs. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how they are used across DKI’s platforms in Nepal and in collaboration with international partners.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to the website owners about user activity and preferences.
How DKI Uses Cookies
DKI uses cookies to ensure the smooth operation of its website and digital services. This includes improving navigation, remembering user preferences, analyzing website traffic, and understanding how users engage with information related to DKI programs such as research to policy and program research, NGO capacity building, sister city cooperation, election observation, DKI Sportsphere initiatives, and disaster response activities.
Types of Cookies
We May Use DKI may use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies:
Required for basic website functionality and security.
Performance Cookies:
Help us understand how visitors use the website and which pages are most visited.
Functional Cookies:
Remember user preferences and improve browsing experience.
Analytics Cookies:
Help us analyze website usage patterns to improve programs, communication, and outreach effectiveness.
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, DKI may use trusted third-party services (such as analytics tools or embedded content providers) that may place cookies on your device. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, and DKI does not control their data practices.
Cookies, Digital Tools, and Analytics
DKI digital platforms may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, maintain system functionality, and analyze engagement across programs and regions. Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
How You Can Control Cookies
Users have the right to control or disable cookies at any time through their browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of certain parts of the DKI website.
Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies used by DKI do not directly collect sensitive personal information. However, they may collect anonymized or aggregated data such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Device type and browser information
General usage patterns
This information is used only to improve website performance and program communication.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
DKI may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality. Continued use of the DKI website constitutes acceptance of any updated version of this policy.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Email: secretariat@dk-initiative.org
Organization: Dipendra Kandel Initiative (DKI)
Operating Areas: Nepal and international partner regions
Program Areas: Research to policy and program research, NGO capacity building, sister city cooperation, election observation, DKI Sportsphere, disaster response, and related engagements
