Privacy Policy

At EPDS Bihar , your privacy is not just a legal checkbox — it is our moral responsibility. We understand that when you visit our website, you trust us with your data, your browsing patterns, and in some cases, even personal details you choose to share through our contact forms. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain in plain and simple language how we handle, collect, use, and safeguard your information.

We believe that every visitor deserves transparency, respect, and security. This document follows global best practices, aligns with Google AdSense requirements, and complies with standard privacy norms.

Why This Privacy Policy Matters

Before diving into the details, let us answer an important question: Why should you care about privacy on EPDS Bihar?

  • Clarity & Trust: You deserve to know how your data is managed.
  • Digital Safety: With increasing cyber risks, knowing where your data goes helps you stay safe.
  • Legal Compliance: Many advertising partners (including Google AdSense) require websites like ours to have clear privacy guidelines.
  • Your Rights: As a user, you have rights to data access, correction, or deletion — and this policy explains how.

Information We Collect

When you use epdsbihaar.com, we may collect the following types of data:

1. Automatically Collected Data

  • IP Address: Helps us understand regional usage patterns.
  • Browser Type & Device Info: To optimize our website performance.
  • Cookies & Tracking Data: To provide personalized content and serve relevant ads.

2. Information You Voluntarily Share

  • Contact Form Details: Your name, email, or query when you reach out to us.
  • Feedback Messages: Any suggestions or corrections you send.

3. Third-Party Data Collection

Since we use Google AdSense, third parties may collect data through cookies and tracking technologies to serve relevant ads. This is industry standard and helps keep our platform free for users.

How We Use Your Data

We do not collect information for misuse or unauthorized purposes. Here’s how your data helps us:

  1. Website Improvement: Analyzing traffic to see what content helps Bihar residents the most.
  2. Better User Experience: Tailoring website speed, design, and accessibility based on your device.
  3. Advertising & Monetization: Showing you relevant ads via Google AdSense without compromising your identity.
  4. Communication: Responding to your queries or feedback in a timely manner.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance browsing. At epdsbihaar.com, cookies serve the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality.
  • Performance Cookies: Measure how our site is used.
  • Advertising Cookies: Enable Google AdSense to serve relevant ads.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings anytime. However, doing so may affect website performance.

Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted partners to keep EPDS Bihar running smoothly. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For traffic monitoring.
  • Google AdSense: For monetization.
  • Hosting Provider: To ensure the website is fast and secure.

These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to read.

Data Protection and Security

We implement multiple safeguards to keep your data safe:

  • SSL Encryption: Ensures secure transmission of information.
  • Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel handle user-submitted data.
  • No Selling of Data: We do not, under any circumstances, sell, rent, or trade your personal details.

While we take security seriously, please note that no online platform is 100% risk-free. Still, we do everything possible to minimize risks.

Your Rights as a User

We believe in empowering users. As a visitor of epdsbihaar.com, you have the right to:

  • Access Your Data: Request a copy of any personal information you have shared.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of personal details shared through contact forms.
  • Opt-Out of Cookies: Adjust your browser or AdSense settings to limit tracking.

Children’s Privacy

EPDS Bihar is an informational portal and is not directed towards children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has shared information with us, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The digital world changes rapidly, and so do privacy practices. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made:

  • The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will change.
  • Significant updates will be communicated clearly on our homepage.

We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed.

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate information about EPDS Bihar and ration card services, we are an informational portal only. We do not represent or operate as an official government authority. For official actions like applying or updating ration cards, please use the official EPDS Bihar government portal.

Contact Us Regarding Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:

📧 privacy@epdsbihaar.com
📍 EPDS Bihar Support Desk, Patna, Bihar – 800001

We respect every inquiry and respond within 24–48 hours.

Final Note

Your trust is the foundation of EPDS Bihar. We exist to make ration card information easier to understand for Bihar residents, and respecting your privacy is central to that mission. By visiting our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy, but you also gain assurance that your data is handled responsibly.

With every click, every visit, and every query, you are part of our mission: to simplify access to government-linked services for the people of Bihar.