Kuensel is the national newspaper of the Kingdom of Bhutan, established to provide trustworthy news and information. Until 2006, Kuensel was the only local newspaper in Bhutan; today, it remains a leading source of news in the country. The Bhutanese government holds a 51% ownership stake in Kuensel, with the remaining 49% owned by the public. Kuensel publishes in both Dzongkha, the national language, and English, with daily editions except on Sundays. It reaches over 15,000 readers each week in print, with an average weekly readership of 130,000.
Regulation and Compliance Kuensel is regulated by the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) under the Information, Communications, and Media Act of Bhutan, 2018. We are committed to safeguarding our users’ privacy and regularly review our privacy practices to maintain transparency and compliance.
Personal Information We Collect Personal information is any data that can directly or indirectly identify an individual. We collect and store personal information to provide and improve our services effectively. This includes information necessary for users to access our website’s features, such as the comments section and subscription services for our e-paper.
Types of Personal Information We Collect
- Account Information – Username, password, and profile picture.
- Contact Information – Email address and phone number.
- Identity Information – Full name.
Additional Information We May Collect
- Metadata – IP address, computer and connection information, referring web pages, language settings, etc.
- Device Information – Device type, identity, etc.
- Activity Information – Pages viewed, buttons clicked, time spent on the site, search terms, and other usage data.
How We Use Personal Information The personal information we collect, store, and process is used solely to provide our services and enhance user experience. Specifically, we use personal information to:
- Facilitate user login to the comments section where readers can share their opinions.
- Enable access to our e-paper section for subscribers.
Ensuring the Accuracy of Personal Information To ensure prompt and reliable service, users must provide accurate and complete personal information. Users who provide false or insufficient information may be restricted from accessing certain features of our website. In cases of non-compliance or inappropriate activity, we reserve the right to take appropriate measures, including termination of access for repeat offenders to maintain the security and integrity of our platform.
External Links Kuensel’s website may contain links to external sites. We advise users to review the privacy policies and terms of service of these sites before sharing any personal information.
Policy Updates Our privacy policy is subject to periodic review and updates. Any changes to this policy will be promptly reflected on our website to ensure users remain informed of our privacy practices.