Privacy Policy – UpdateMitra.in

Effective Date: July 29, 2025

At UpdateMitra.in, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your data. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please refrain from using our site.

1. Who We Are

UpdateMitra.in is an independent digital publication focused on topics such as technology, automobiles, finance, job updates, and government schemes (yojana). This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through our website and any related services, features, or content.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you:

• Visit or browse our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Comment on an article
• Interact with any tools or plugins on our site
• Use affiliate or third-party links embedded on our pages

2.1 Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information such as:

• Name (if submitted)
• Email address
• IP address
• Device type and browser information
• Location (based on IP)

You are not obligated to provide personal data to use the site. However, failure to provide certain information may prevent access to specific services or features.

2.2 Non-Personal Information

When users interact with our website, we may collect non-personal information such as:

• Browser name
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Referral URLs
• Search terms
• Page interaction and scrolling behavior

This data is used solely for analytics and service improvements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

• To improve website content and user experience
• To send periodic newsletters or updates (only with user consent)
• To respond to customer service or contact requests
• To analyze trends and user behavior
• To personalize user experience
• To display relevant advertising or sponsored content
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activities or security breaches

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies like web beacons, pixels, and scripts for several purposes:

• To remember user preferences
• To track session behavior
• To analyze site traffic
• To serve personalized ads
• To limit repetitive advertisements

You can modify your browser settings to reject cookies, but this may affect certain functionalities.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, affiliate programs, and advertising services. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to collect your data. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Common Third-Party Partners:

• Google Analytics
• Google AdSense
• YouTube embeds
• Amazon or Flipkart affiliate links
• Social sharing tools

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before engaging with them.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to show relevant ads based on your visit to our site and other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page.

We do not knowingly serve any misleading or non-compliant ads. If you see an ad that violates your privacy, please report it to us.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

We may retain non-identifiable data for analytics purposes indefinitely.

8. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information:

• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption
• Firewalls
• Anti-spam and anti-malware protection
• Secure data storage methods

Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100 percent secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data.

9. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to correct or update your data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at updatemitraofficial@gmail.com

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, please notify us for immediate deletion.

11. Comments and User-Generated Content

When users leave comments on articles, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the user’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

All comments are subject to moderation and may be removed without notice if deemed inappropriate, spammy, or harmful.

12. Affiliate Disclosure

UpdateMitra.in participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means some of our articles may include links to products or services, which if clicked, may earn us a small commission. This does not affect the price for the user.

Our affiliate programs include but are not limited to:

• Amazon Associates
• Flipkart Affiliate
• Hosting companies
• SEO and digital tools

We only promote tools or services we believe to be valuable to our readers.

13. Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with that content.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page.

We encourage users to frequently check this page to stay informed. Your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

• Email: updatemitraofficial@gmail.com
• Website: https://updatemitra.in

We are committed to resolving any complaints about our collection or use of personal information.

16. Jurisdiction and Legal Compliance

This policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy will be settled under the jurisdiction of Indian courts.

By using our site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting UpdateMitra.in