At Samarthan.in, we prioritize the privacy of our users with utmost seriousness. In our commitment to protecting your online information and personal details, we adhere to rigorous laws and regulations globally. We implement comprehensive precautions to ensure the protection of user data privacy across all our platforms.
Our privacy policy, last revised in August 2023, delineates the specifics of the personal information we collect and its potential uses. It includes crucial details about your rights regarding data privacy, how we utilize your information for marketing, and other pertinent uses.
General Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Effective from 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been enforced in the European Union, following a two-year transitional phase. This regulation significantly influences not only entities within the EU but also extends globally to any organization handling the data of EU residents. The GDPR is recognized globally as a stringent data protection standard, serving as a benchmark for many nations.
This regulation necessitates that both governmental bodies and corporations elevate their data protection measures, enhancing privacy rights and cybersecurity. This empowerment allows individuals to have greater control over their personal data.
Global Impact of GDPR
Organizations both within and outside the EU are mandated to modify their data handling processes to comply with GDPR requirements, including the collection, storage, modification, generation, disclosure, and destruction of personal data. Under GDPR, this applies to:
- Data controllers: Entities within the EU and those targeting EU residents.
- Cross-border data flow: Ensures adequate data protection levels for data transfers into the EU.
- Data rights: Enhances the rights of companies processing EU residents’ data, regardless of the company’s location.
Legal Considerations
GDPR establishes six foundational legal bases, with consent being a primary criterion. Consent must be explicit, freely given, and can be withdrawn at any time by the user. The regulation also specifies that data collected for specific purposes, such as delivery following a purchase, cannot be reused without additional consent.
Moreover, GDPR imposes strict guidelines on handling sensitive data such as religious beliefs, health information, political views, ethnic background, biometric data, and sexual orientation.
Information Disclosure Requirements:
- Duration of data retention
- Types of personal data processed
- Purpose of data usage
- Company identification and contact information, including that of the Data Protection Officer (DPO), if applicable
- Legal basis for data processing
- Recipients of the data
- Data transfer details outside the EU
- Rights to access, modify, and delete personal data
- Procedures for withdrawing consent
- Rights to file complaints with a Data Protection Authority (DPA)
Marketing Practices
In response to GDPR, companies globally are revising their privacy policies to secure valid consent for data usage, leading to a surge in requests for users to either opt-in or opt-out of personal data usage for marketing purposes.
For queries about how your personal data is handled at Samarthan.in, please contact us at info@Samarthan.in.
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Samarthan.in acts as the data controller under applicable data protection laws, responsible for securing and processing your personal data. Our privacy policy provides detailed information on how we safeguard and handle personal data. Please review this policy thoroughly. Should you disagree with any part of it, you are advised to discontinue the use of our services.
Note that your personal data might be stored in databases managed by entities other than Samarthan.in. In such cases, all entities with access to the data will adhere to the outlined policy terms.
Personal Data Handling
Our website can be accessed and used without registration and without providing personal data. You may choose to receive promotional information from us by subscribing to our mailing list or push notifications.
You retain the right to stop receiving communications at any time by contacting us or clicking “unsubscribe” in any received email or push notification.
Personal Data Collection
We automatically collect certain information from you, which includes:
- Your IP address
- Date and time of service access
- Details about your hardware, software, and browser
- Information about your computer’s operating system, such as language settings and application versions
- Data on your interactions and the pages you visit
- Information identifying your mobile device and its performance characteristics
Use of Personal Data
We analyze the collected data to enhance our service performance and understand user engagement. We might share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with third parties.
Marketing communications are sent to users who have opted in to receive them. We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing without your explicit consent.
Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process personal data based on several legal grounds outlined in Article 6(1) of the GDPR, depending on the specific purpose of processing. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Cookies Information
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that track your activity on our website to enhance your experience.
By using Samarthan.in, you consent to our cookie policy and the use of cookies. You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. Here are guides for managing cookies in various browsers:
- Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer Cookies Management
- Firefox: Manage Cookies in Firefox
- Chrome: Google Chrome Cookie Settings
- Safari: Privacy Policy – Apple (Safari)
- Opera: Cookies in Opera
Types of Cookies Used
Samarthan.in uses both first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are those placed by our site to recognize you when you return and to remember your preferences. Third-party cookies are set by service providers on our behalf and include:
- Google Analytics: A tool by Google that helps us understand how visitors use our site. This cookie has a lifespan of two years. For those wishing to opt-out of Google Analytics cookies, visit Google Analytics Opt-out.
- Google AdWords: This cookie assists us in advertising our services to visitors through Google AdWords and has a duration of two years.
- Cloudflare: This cookie is crucial for the security features provided by Cloudflare and does not store any personally identifiable information. It lasts for 12 months.
Please note that our advertisers might also use cookies, over which we have no control.
For any questions related to personal data, privacy, or cookies, please contact us at info@Samarthan.in. Our team is ready to address your inquiries and ensure that your privacy preferences are respected.
