Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how ppdv.in collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit our website. Please read it carefully. By using ppdv.in, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We take your privacy seriously. This policy is written in plain language — not legal jargon — because we believe you deserve to understand exactly what happens with your information when you visit our site.
Who We Are
ppdv.in is an independent blog based in India, publishing content on personal finance, health and wellness, education, career guidance, and technology. We are the data controller responsible for this website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us through our Contact page.
What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form on our website, we collect the information you choose to submit — typically your name and email address, and the message you write. We use this information only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
If we introduce a newsletter or email subscription in the future, we will collect your email address only when you voluntarily sign up, and we will always provide a clear and easy way to unsubscribe.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit ppdv.in, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies. This includes:
- Your IP address
- The type of browser and device you are using
- The pages you visit on our site and how long you spend on them
- The website that referred you to us (if any)
- General geographic location based on IP address (country or city level — not precise location)
This information is collected through analytics tools and is used to understand how our content is performing, which topics are most useful to our readers, and how to improve the site. It is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies
ppdv.in uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website you visit. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies These are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable basic features like page navigation. You cannot opt out of essential cookies if you wish to use the site.
Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most visited, how long people stay, and where they come from. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. The information is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify you as an individual. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising 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 site and other sites on the internet. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to ppdv.in and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.
How to Control Cookies Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly. Instructions for managing cookies in major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings > Safari > Privacy and Security
Google AdSense and Advertising
ppdv.in displays advertisements through Google AdSense. 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 ppdv.in and other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on ppdv.in. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to personalise the advertising content you see.
ppdv.in has no access to or control over the cookies used by third-party advertisers. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected from ppdv.in for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and content
- To understand which articles and topics are most useful to our readers
- To respond to messages or enquiries sent through our Contact page
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To monitor and analyse website traffic for editorial and technical purposes
- To detect and prevent technical issues, security threats, or policy violations
We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We do not share your personal information with advertisers. We do not use your information for any purpose beyond what is described in this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services We Use
To operate ppdv.in effectively, we use a small number of trusted third-party services. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data:
Google Analytics — used to analyse website traffic and user behaviour in aggregate. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdSense — used to display advertisements. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
WordPress — our website is built on WordPress. If our site is hosted on WordPress.com or uses Automattic services, their privacy policy applies: automattic.com/privacy
Web Hosting Provider — our hosting provider may collect server logs including IP addresses as part of normal web hosting operations.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services if you would like to understand how they handle your information.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond to your enquiry and to keep a record of correspondence. Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is subject to Google’s own data retention settings, which we have configured to automatically delete data after 14 months.
We do not knowingly retain personally identifiable information beyond what is needed for the purposes described above.
Children’s Privacy
ppdv.in is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our Contact page and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Your Rights Under Indian Law
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — you have the right to know what personal data we hold about you
- Right to correction — you have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure — you have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions
- Right to grievance redressal — you have the right to raise a grievance with us regarding our handling of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe. Where we are unable to fulfil a request, we will explain why.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with India’s Data Protection Board if you believe your data rights have been violated.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to protect the information on our website from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to be cautious about the personal information you share online.
Links to Other Websites
ppdv.in may contain links to external websites. Once you leave our site by clicking a link, we are no longer responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to ppdv.in.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of ppdv.in after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice — such as a notice on our homepage.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us through our Contact page.
We take privacy seriously and will do our best to address your concerns promptly and transparently.