Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to UDIDCardsin (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible at https://udidcardsin.com. We are an independent informational platform that helps persons with disabilities in India understand and access the Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card system. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of India or any government authority.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from visitors:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use the Contact Us form on our website, you may provide:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message or query

We only collect this information when you choose to provide it. You are not required to submit the contact form to use the website.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and third-party services, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search query that brought you to our site
  • Date and time of your visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your queries submitted through the Contact Us form
  • To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and user experience
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To analyse website traffic and performance through Google Analytics
  • To maintain the security and proper functioning of our website
  • To comply with legal obligations applicable under Indian law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We use cookies for the following purposes:

A. Google Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to track and analyse website traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymous data such as page views, session duration, and user behaviour. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics may set the following cookies:

  • _ga — Used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid — Used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours)
  • _gat — Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)

For more information about how Google uses data from our site, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

B. Google AdSense Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com

C. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and the ads displayed may be less relevant to you.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We are a participant in the Google AdSense programme. Google AdSense is a service provided by Google LLC that allows us to earn revenue by displaying advertisements on our website.

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our visitors based on their visit to our site and other sites on the internet. Visitors may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Please note:

  • Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on our website.
  • These are sent directly to your browser. We have no access to or control over the cookies used by third-party advertisers.
  • You should consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more information on their practices.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Google LLC for the purpose of analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense) as described in this policy.
  • With law enforcement or government authorities if required to do so by applicable law, court order, or legal process under the Information Technology Act, 2000 or other applicable Indian laws.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our website, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets, with prior notice.

7. Data Storage and Retention

Contact form submissions (name, email, and message) are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to respond to your query, typically no longer than 90 days unless required for ongoing correspondence.

Analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained as per Google’s data retention settings. We do not retain raw analytics data ourselves.

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located in India or internationally. By using our site, you consent to your information being processed in these locations.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us through our contact form, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete such information promptly.

9. Your Rights Under Indian Law

Under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and other applicable Indian legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access personal information we hold about you
  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • The right to withdraw consent for the use of your personal information at any time
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

If you submit information via our contact form, please ensure you are using a secure internet connection.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to the official UDID portal (swavlambancard.gov.in) and other government websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

UDIDCardsin

Website: https://udidcardsin.com

Email: [email protected]

This website is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with any government authority. All content is provided for informational purposes only.

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.