Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect personal data only with your explicit consent and for specific, lawful purposes. The following types of information may be collected:

• Contact Information: Name and email address (when you subscribe or contact us)
• Communication Data: Messages or queries you submit
• Usage Data: Basic analytics through cookies (pages visited, time spent, device type)

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial account details, Aadhaar numbers, or biometric data.

Legal Basis and Purpose

We process your personal data based on your explicit consent. Before collecting any data, we will provide clear notice of what data we collect and why. Information is used only for:

• Responding to your queries or feedback
• Improving website content and user experience
• Understanding how users interact with the website (analytics)
• Maintaining website security and performance

Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Any secondary use of your data requires fresh, specific consent.

Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at vanshsimplified@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand usage patterns and improve performance. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Data Processors

VanshSimplified uses trusted third-party service providers to operate our website. We ensure these processors comply with data protection standards through legally binding contracts:

• Firebase (Google): Website hosting and infrastructure
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking
• Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
• YouTube: Embedded video content

These services have their own privacy policies. We are responsible for ensuring they handle your data securely and in compliance with DPDPA 2023. Data is stored within India or with providers that meet Indian data protection standards.

Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure storage on trusted cloud infrastructure
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

Data Retention: We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Active data is kept for 6 months, then archived. Archived data is deleted after 1 year unless required by law.

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

VanshSimplified does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by DPDPA 2023 within the prescribed timeframe.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any material changes will be communicated to you via email (if provided) or through a prominent notice on our website. The updated effective date will be reflected below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: