Privacy Policy

1. Consent & Agreement

By accessing or using our website mahasandhi.in, you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to the data collection and usage practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our portal and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways: directly when you provide it to us, and automatically as you navigate through the website.

A. Personal Data Provided Voluntarily

You may visit mahasandhi.in anonymously without registering. However, if you interact with certain features (such as sending messages via our Contact Us page or subscribing to job notification updates), we may collect:

• Full Name: To address your communication appropriately.
• Email Address: To respond to inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
• Message Content & Subject: Any details you voluntarily include in your query.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Log Files)

MahaSandhi follows standard industry procedures of using log files. These files automatically log visitors when they navigate websites. The information gathered includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymized where applicable)
• Browser type, language, and version
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date, time, and duration of visits
• Referring page URLs and exit pages
• Number of clicks and page navigation flows

Note: Log file data is not linked to any personally identifiable information. It is strictly used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movement, and gathering demographic statistics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate operational purposes, including:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving mahasandhi.in.
• Providing accurate updates regarding recruitment notices, MPSC/UPSC exam details, hall tickets, and admit cards.
• Responding directly to your support requests, inquiries, or feedback.
• Analyzing user traffic patterns to optimize layout performance and mobile accessibility.
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, malicious activity, or fraudulent form submissions.
• Complying with applicable legal obligations and regulatory standards.

4. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like almost all professional websites, MahaSandhi uses "cookies" and similar tracking technologies (such as local storage). A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps us optimize your browsing experience.

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 official websites.

5. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie & AdSense Policy

Google is a third-party vendor on our site. Google uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to visitors based upon their visit to mahasandhi.in and other websites across the internet.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

6. Third-Party Advertising & Partner Policies

You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of MahaSandhi. Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on MahaSandhi, which are sent directly to users' browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.

Note: MahaSandhi has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

7. Third-Party Links & External Portals

MahaSandhi contains hyperlinks to external websites, including official government recruitment portals (e.g., mpsc.gov.in, cetcell.mahacet.org, digialm.com) and social community groups (such as Telegram and WhatsApp channels).

MahaSandhi's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers, government portals, or third-party websites. Thus, we strongly advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these external sites for more detailed information regarding their data practices and opt-out procedures.

8. Your Privacy Rights & Data Protection

Depending on your location, you hold specific legal rights regarding your personal information:

A. Indian DPDP (Digital Personal Data Protection) Act Compliance

In accordance with Indian data protection laws, Indian citizens have the right to request information about personal data processed, request correction or erasure of incomplete or inaccurate data, and register grievances regarding data privacy.

B. GDPR Data Protection Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• The Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
• The Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• The Right to Restrict & Object to Processing: Request restrictions on how we process your data.
• The Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of collected data to another organization.

C. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have the right to:

• Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
• Request deletion of any personal data collected.
• Request that a business that sells or shares consumer data not sell or share their personal data. (MahaSandhi does not sell personal data).

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Us Page.

9. Children's Information

Another key 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.

MahaSandhi does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will make best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

10. Data Security Standards

We implement standard security measures, including SSL encryption (HTTPS protocol), access controls, and secure server hosting environments to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.