Effective Date: 20-May-2025

At sarkarjobs.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.sarkarjobs.org, whether you are a casual visitor or a frequent job seeker using our services.

By accessing our site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree with our policies, we advise you to discontinue using our platform.

1. Who We Are

sarkarjobs.org is an independent job portal providing information related to government job openings, exam notifications, recruitment alerts, and career guidance across India. We operate solely as an informational platform and are not affiliated with any government body.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a) Personal Information

Personal data is only collected when you voluntarily submit it via contact forms, subscription requests, or inquiries. This may include:

  • Your full name

  • Email address

  • Location (optional)

  • Any message or information you provide to us

Note: We do not require registration or user login to access job listings.

b) Non-Personal Information

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect technical and usage data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Referral URLs

  • Time spent on each page

This is done to help us improve site performance, security, and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the website and its features

  • To respond to your inquiries and messages

  • To improve site layout, navigation, and content

  • To send you updates (if you have subscribed for alerts)

  • To analyze traffic, user engagement, and page performance

  • To ensure the platform is secure and free from abuse or attacks

We do not sell, rent, or misuse your personal information in any form.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and improve page loading.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: For core functionality like navigation and security

  • Analytics Cookies: Used to measure site traffic and usage via tools like Google Analytics

  • Performance Cookies: To understand how pages are performing

  • Preference Cookies: To remember your selections and filters

You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect your experience on our site.

5. Third-Party Tools and Services

We may use trusted third-party services to operate the website more efficiently. These include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze user behavior and improve performance

  • Cloud Hosting Services: For secure storage and speed optimization

  • Email Marketing Platforms: For delivering updates or job alerts

These third-party services may have access to basic usage data but are contractually bound not to misuse or resell your data.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not share or disclose your personal information to outside parties, except in the following scenarios:

  • To comply with legal requirements or government requests

  • To investigate fraud, spam, or malicious activity

  • To protect our platform, rights, or users

  • To integrate essential service providers who assist with our operations (under strict data protection agreements)

We do not share user information for marketing purposes with any advertiser or affiliate.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Contact form entries: Retained for 6–12 months

  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months (aggregate only)

  • Email subscription data: Until the user unsubscribes

8. Your Rights

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

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Right to Correction – Ask us to correct any incorrect or outdated information

  • Right to Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)

  • Right to Withdraw Consent – Opt out of any email or alert subscriptions at any time

  • Right to File a Complaint – With the data protection authority in your jurisdiction

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at privacy@sarkarjobs.org.

9. Data Security

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

  • HTTPS encryption across the site

  • Secure cloud storage practices

  • Limited access to user data internally

  • Regular malware and vulnerability scans

While we strive to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. We urge you to avoid sharing sensitive or personal government identifiers on any public website.

10. Children’s Privacy

sarkarjobs.org is intended for use by individuals aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children or minors under 18 years of age. If we become aware of such data being submitted, we will promptly delete it.

11. International Visitors (GDPR Notice)

While our primary audience is based in India, international users (especially from the EU/EEA region) are advised that:

  • Your data may be stored on servers located outside your jurisdiction

  • We comply with GDPR standards in terms of data collection, consent, and user rights

You may contact us at gdpr@sarkarjobs.org for specific data requests.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Regulatory changes (GDPR, IT Act, etc.)

  • New tools or cookies introduced

  • User feedback or platform updates

All updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: support@sarkarjobs.org
Data Officer: privacy@sarkarjobs.org
Website: https://www.sarkarjobs.org