Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ProjectSarthi (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit and use projectsarthi.com. By using ProjectSarthi, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: If you email us at [email protected], we receive your email address and the content of your message. If you participate in our Community Q&A forum, we collect the display name you choose and the content you post. If you submit a correction request, we receive the details you share about the error.

Information collected automatically: We collect basic analytics data through Google Analytics, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referral source (how you found us), device type (mobile, desktop, tablet), browser type, operating system, approximate geographic location (country and city level, not precise address), and screen resolution. This data is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and user experience.

Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies for website functionality (remembering your preferences, maintaining sessions), analytics (Google Analytics cookies to understand traffic patterns), advertising (Google AdSense cookies to display relevant advertisements), and performance (LiteSpeed Cache and Cloudflare cookies for faster page loading). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality but will not prevent you from accessing scheme information.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect Aadhaar numbers, PAN numbers, or any government ID details. We do NOT collect bank account details, UPI IDs, or financial information. We do NOT collect passwords or login credentials for any government portal. We do NOT require user registration or account creation to access scheme information. We do NOT store any data entered in our Scheme Finder filters or eligibility calculators.

3. Scheme Finder and Calculator Tools

Our Scheme Finder tool allows users to filter government schemes by attributes such as gender, age group, caste category, income level, and location. Our financial calculators (SSY, NPS, SIP, EMI, PPF) allow users to input financial figures for calculation. All filtering and calculations are performed entirely on the client side (in your browser). We do NOT store, log, collect, transmit, or share any data entered in these tools on our servers. No personal identification is linked to filter selections or calculator inputs.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to: respond to user emails, correction requests, and editorial feedback; improve content quality, accuracy, and user experience based on analytics data; maintain website security, prevent abuse, and monitor for technical issues; understand which schemes and topics are most useful to our visitors; and display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense to support the platform financially.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data as per their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics (analytics.google.com): collects anonymized usage data for traffic analysis. Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdSense (adsense.google.com): displays advertisements and may use cookies to serve relevant ads. Google Ads Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Cloudflare (cloudflare.com): provides CDN, security, and performance services. Processes visitor IP addresses for security and caching purposes. Cloudflare Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

LiteSpeed Cache: server-level caching for performance optimization. May set functional cookies for page caching.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services for detailed information about their data practices.

6. Advertising

ProjectSarthi displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to ProjectSarthi and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org. Advertising revenue supports the operation and maintenance of ProjectSarthi. Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content and do not influence our scheme information or recommendations.

7. Community Forum

When you post in our Community Q&A section, your display name and post content are publicly visible to all visitors. Do NOT share personal identification details (Aadhaar numbers, bank details, phone numbers, passwords) in community posts. We reserve the right to remove posts that contain personal information, spam, or abusive content. Community posts may be indexed by search engines.

8. External Links

ProjectSarthi contains links to official government portals, ministry websites, and other external resources. When you click an external link, you leave ProjectSarthi and are subject to the privacy policy of the destination website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection of any external website.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including: HTTPS encryption (SSL/TLS) for all connections to ProjectSarthi, Cloudflare security services including WAF (Web Application Firewall) and DDoS protection, restricted access to server and administrative areas, and regular security monitoring and updates. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained as per Google Analytics default retention settings. Emails sent to [email protected] are retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain records for quality improvement. Community forum posts are retained indefinitely unless removed by a moderator or upon user request.

11. Your Rights

You can request deletion of any Community forum post you have made by emailing [email protected] with the post URL. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings. For any privacy-related requests, email [email protected] and we will respond within 30 days.

12. Children’s Privacy

ProjectSarthi is a general-audience informational website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our Community forum or email, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, third-party services, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of ProjectSarthi after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact

For privacy-related questions, data deletion requests, or concerns: [email protected]