Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how this website (sumeetkarna.com.np) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the site or contact Dr. Sumeet Karna through the online contact form.
1. Who operates this website?
This is the personal professional website of Dr. Sumeet Karna, Consultant Urologist practising at Maya Metro Hospital, Dhangadhi, Nepal. The site is intended to provide information about his clinical services, areas of expertise, and academic work.
2. What information do we collect?
We collect only limited information, mainly:
- Information you choose to provide via the contact form, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Technical information automatically sent by your browser (such as IP address, browser type, approximate location, and time of visit), which may be logged by the hosting provider for security and maintenance.
This website does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as detailed medical records, financial information, or government IDs. Please do not share highly sensitive information through the contact form.
3. How is your information used?
Information submitted through the contact form is used only for:
- Responding to your query or request.
- Arranging or clarifying appointments where appropriate.
- General record-keeping related to enquiries.
Information is **not** sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Email and communication
Messages sent from the contact form are forwarded to a professional email address managed by Dr. Sumeet Karna. Email communication is not a substitute for an in-person consultation and should not be used for emergencies.
While reasonable efforts are made to keep communication secure, email is not a perfect medium. Please avoid sharing very detailed or confidential information in your initial message.
5. Cookies and analytics
This website may use basic cookies or third-party analytic tools (such as privacy-respecting traffic analytics) to understand how the site is used and to improve content. These tools generally collect data in an aggregated form and do not identify you personally.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies if you prefer.
6. Embedded content and external links
This website may include embedded content such as:
- A Google Maps embed showing the location of Maya Metro Hospital;
- Links to journal articles, conference sites, or hospital pages.
Embedded content and external websites may collect data about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. Once you leave this site or interact with an external service, their terms and policies will apply.
7. Data storage and security
This website is hosted with a third-party hosting provider. Reasonable technical measures (such as HTTPS/SSL and server-level security) are used to help protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Contact form messages and related email may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to handle your request or as required by professional or legal obligations.
8. Your rights
If you have submitted information via the contact form, you may request:
- To know what basic information is held about you;
- To correct inaccurate information;
- To request deletion of your message(s), where allowed by law and medical ethics.
To exercise these rights, please email: contact@sumeetkarna.com.np.
9. Medical information disclaimer
This website is for **general informational purposes only** and does not provide personal medical advice or establish a doctor–patient relationship. Do not share full medical histories or emergency concerns through the contact form. For urgent problems, contact the nearest hospital or emergency services immediately.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, legal requirements, or best practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it was most recently revised.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can write to:
contact@sumeetkarna.com.np