Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026•Last Updated: September 2026•Compliance: Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 & IT Act 2000
Privacy Summary at a Glance
At BharatKendra, we believe accessing government job updates, results, and welfare schemes should be free, open, and private. We do not sell your personal data, we do not require mandatory citizen account creation to read notifications, and we do not store sensitive government identifiers such as Aadhaar numbers or banking credentials.
1Scope & Acceptance
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, candidates, and users who access BharatKendra (http://localhost:3000) and its associated digital services, alerts, and feeds. By accessing or using our portal, you signify that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this document.
If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we kindly advise you to discontinue using the portal.
2Information We Collect & Do Not Collect
What We May Collect
- Voluntary Contact Details: Name and email address when you write to us via our contact form or support email.
- Technical Log Files: Browser type, Internet Protocol (IP) address, referring/exit pages, operating system, and date/time stamps.
- Device Information: Screen resolution and device type (mobile, tablet, desktop) to optimize mobile responsiveness.
- Search Queries: Search terms entered into our search bar to understand candidate needs and improve index coverage.
What We NEVER Collect
- Aadhaar Numbers / PAN Card: We never request or store sensitive national identification credentials.
- Bank Account / OTP Credentials: We do not conduct recruitment fee collections; payments are made directly on official government servers.
- Biometric Data: No fingerprint, facial recognition, or iris scanning is performed.
- Mandatory User Registration: Browsing notifications is 100% free and open without signup.
3Cookies, Web Beacons & Analytics
Like almost all modern digital platforms, BharatKendra utilizes cookies to enhance your browsing experience, record session preferences, and evaluate website traffic performance:
- Essential Technical Cookies: Necessary for core site navigation, security token validation for administrators, and CDN content routing.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your interface preferences (such as text size or light/dark preferences where applicable).
- Analytics & Performance: Aggregated anonymous statistics (such as Google Analytics) to analyze aggregate user trends, top visited exams, and page load latencies.
- Third-Party Advertising Partners (e.g., Google AdSense): Third-party advertising vendors may use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to this and other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective websites.
4How We Use Collected Information
The information we collect is strictly used to:
- Deliver accurate, up-to-date government exam, job, and result updates seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices.
- Respond promptly to feedback, error reports, and candidate inquiries submitted through our contact channels.
- Detect, prevent, and mitigate security threats, malicious bots, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized administrative intrusions.
- Comply with applicable legal directives and regulatory statutory obligations under Indian cybersecurity frameworks.
5External Links to Official Government Websites
To assist candidates in applying for vacancies and checking their merit status, BharatKendra provides prominent hyperlinks to official government websites (e.g., ssc.gov.in, upsc.gov.in, rrbapply.gov.in, nta.ac.in, india.gov.in).
6Data Protection & Security Measures
We employ rigorous industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to preserve the confidentiality and integrity of your data:
- 256-bit SSL / HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted in transit using Transport Layer Security (TLS).
- Multi-Factor Admin Protection: Administrative portals require secure salted password hashing, two-step OTP verification, and RBAC permission enforcement.
- Zero Permanent Personal Storage: We do not maintain databases of candidate identity profiles or personal resumes.
7Candidate Rights Under DPDP Act 2023
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023, Indian citizens have specific rights regarding their digital personal information:
- Right to Information: The right to know whether any personal data has been processed.
- Right to Correction & Erasure: The right to correct inaccurate personal data or request deletion of communications submitted to us.
- Right of Grievance Redressal: The right to an easily accessible grievance redressal mechanism regarding privacy concerns.
8Children & Minors Privacy
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. BharatKendra does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.
9Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect evolving legal, technical, or operational developments. Any revisions will be published immediately on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10Grievance Redressal Officer & Contact
In accordance with Information Technology Act 2000 and the Rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:
Response Window: We endeavor to acknowledge and resolve all valid privacy-related queries and grievance submissions within 36 to 72 business hours.