Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SarkariBaba ("we", "us", "our"), accessible at https://sarkaribaba.com, collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit our website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

SarkariBaba is an independent information website operated by Drish Labs. We are not a government entity and do not process government applications or transactions.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide voluntarily

SarkariBaba does not currently require user registration or login. We do not ask readers to create accounts, profiles, or submit personal information to access our content. If you contact us via email at query@drishlabs.com, we will receive the information you include in your message (such as your name, email address, and message content).

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Log data — Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Device information — Device type, screen resolution, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Cookies and similar technologies — Small data files stored on your device. See Section 4 for full details.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site
• To monitor and analyse usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To respond to your emails, correction requests, and inquiries
• To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and tracking technologies

4.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

4.2 Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies — Required for basic site functionality such as page navigation and security. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting aggregate information.
• Advertising cookies — Used by our advertising partners (including Google AdSense) to display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

4.3 Google AdSense and advertising cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please review Google's Privacy & Terms page.

4.4 Managing cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some portions of the Site may not function properly.

5. Third-party services

We may use the following third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyse data:

• Google AdSense — For serving advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics — For website analytics and traffic monitoring. Google Privacy Policy
• Hosting providers — For site delivery and infrastructure.

These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies governing the data they collect. We encourage you to review their policies.

6. External links

Our guides frequently link to official government portals and other external websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices, which are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every external site you visit.

7. Data retention

We retain automatically collected information (such as server logs) for a reasonable period necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, typically no longer than 26 months for analytics data. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for our legitimate business records.

8. Data security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at query@drishlabs.com and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Your rights under Indian law (DPDPA 2023)

If you are a resident of India, you may have certain rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), including:

• The right to access information about what personal data we process about you
• The right to correction and erasure of inaccurate or outdated personal data
• The right to nominate another individual to exercise your rights on your behalf
• The right to grievance redressal

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at query@drishlabs.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe prescribed by applicable law.

11. Your rights under GDPR (for EU/EEA visitors)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at query@drishlabs.com.

12. Do Not Track signals

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. There is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, and we will update this policy if and when a standard is established.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: query@drishlabs.com
• Website: https://sarkaribaba.com