This Privacy Policy explains how ladki-bahin-ekyc.com (the “Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our educational portal. We are an independent information blog dedicated to helping women in Maharashtra understand the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana and eKYC process – we are not a government entity.
We take your privacy seriously. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimal information necessary to operate our website and serve relevant content.
A. Log Files (Server & Hosting Data)
Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically collects certain standard information when you visit. This may include:
- Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring/exit pages
- Date/time stamps
- Pages viewed and time spent
This data is used to analyse trends, administer the site, track user movement, and improve our content. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information beyond what is technically required.
B. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies – small text files stored on your device – to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, dark mode)
- Understand which articles are most popular
- Enable third-party advertising services (see Section 3)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of our site may not function properly if you do so.
For more information about how we use cookies and to manage your choices, please see our Cookie Management section below (Section 8).
C. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We do not require registration to read our content. If you choose to contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if you provide it)
- The content of your message
We use this only to respond to your query. We never sell or share your contact information with third parties.
2. What We DO NOT Collect – A Critical Note
We do not collect, store, or process any sensitive personal data on our servers. This specifically includes:
- Aadhaar numbers
- Bank account details
- PAN card numbers
- Biometric data
- Any document images or photocopies
Our content may describe the eKYC process and documents required by the government, but you are never asked to submit such information to this website. Any eKYC procedure you perform will be on official government portals (e.g., Maharashtra government websites) or at Common Service Centres – never here.
If any third party claims to represent us and asks for your Aadhaar or bank details, please report it to us immediately. This website will never request sensitive personal data directly.
3. Third‑Party Advertising – Google AdSense & DART Cookies
We display advertisements through Google AdSense to keep this website free for all users.
- Google, as a third‑party vendor, uses DART cookies to serve ads on our site based on your visits to this and other websites on the internet.
- The DART cookie enables Google and its partners to serve ads that are relevant to your interests.
- You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad & Content Network Privacy Policy at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and/or other sites on the internet. You can manage your ad personalisation settings directly with Google at:
https://adssettings.google.com
Other third‑party ad vendors or ad networks may also be used. You can find a list of Google’s certified ad partners here:
https://support.google.com/admanager/answer/9012903
We do not control these third‑party cookies. You should review the privacy policies of each ad partner for more information.
4. Compliance with CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Although our primary audience is in Maharashtra, India, we respect the privacy rights of all visitors, including those from California.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you (we collect only the log file and cookie data described above).
- Request deletion of any personal information we may hold (please note: we do not store names, emails, or sensitive data by default unless you contacted us voluntarily).
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not – and will never – sell your personal information to anyone.
- Non‑discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise any CCPA right, please contact us at [Insert Email Address] with “CCPA Request” in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.
5. Compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you accept our cookie banner or contact us voluntarily.
- Legitimate interest – for log files and analytics to maintain security and improve our content.
Your rights under GDPR include:
- Right to access – request a copy of data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing (including for direct marketing – we do not engage in marketing).
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [ mujtabasiddique759@gmail.com] . We will respond within one month.
Data transfers: Our servers are located in [Insert Country, e.g., India or USA]. By using our site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in a jurisdiction with different data protection laws. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance for AdSense)
Our website is intended for adults (women seeking information about government schemes). It is not directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will delete it promptly.
Google AdSense may use cookies for interest‑based advertising; Google’s policy requires us to confirm that we do not knowingly serve ads to children under 13. We have enabled restricted data processing for any EU/UK users under the age of consent where required by law.
7. Third‑Party Links
Our articles may contain links to official government portals (e.g., Maharashtra government websites), Common Service Centre locators, or other informational resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third‑party sites. You should read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non‑essential cookies (your experience may be limited)
- Customise your preferences (e.g., disable advertising cookies)
You can also change your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. Below are links to instructions for common browsers:
To opt out of Google’s advertising cookies globally, visit:
https://optout.aboutads.info
9. Data Security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
You are responsible for keeping any sensitive data you choose to share with third‑party government portals safe. This website does not store Aadhaar or bank details, so a breach of our servers would not expose such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally – for example, to reflect changes in Google AdSense requirements, Indian IT laws, or GDPR/CCPA guidance. The “Last Updated” date at the top will change accordingly.
If we make material changes, we will post a clear notice on our homepage for at least 14 days before they take effect.
11. Contact Us – The Real Humans Behind This Site
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data rights, or if you suspect a privacy violation:
📧 Email: mujtabasiddique769@gmail.com]
⏱️ Response time: Within 3 business days for general inquiries; within 45 days for formal CCPA/GDPR requests.
Please remember: We are an independent information blog. For official scheme-related privacy concerns, please contact the Maharashtra state government directly.
Last note to our readers: Your trust is the only thing that makes this website worthwhile. We will never sneakily collect your Aadhaar, share your email with spammers, or pretend to be the government. That’s a promise.