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Privacy Policy for Ayn24p In – DBT Link Check Online

Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Welcome to Ayn24p In – DBT Link Check Online (ayn24p.in, ayn24p-in.online) (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy describes how Ayn24p In (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our service. Our service is primarily designed to assist Indian citizens in checking the status of their Aadhaar-Bank account linking for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) subsidies, such as those under schemes like the Annapurna Yojana. Please note that “DBT” in this context refers to Direct Benefit Transfer, a government program in India, and not to the Data Build Tool used in data engineering.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our Service to you.

1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our Service to check your Aadhaar-Bank account linking status for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), you may be asked to provide your Aadhaar number. This information is critical for initiating the status check with official government sources. We do not require or ask for other sensitive personal data such as full bank account numbers, passwords, or financial transaction details directly on our platform for the DBT link check. Any other information you voluntarily provide, such as your name or email address for support inquiries, will be collected.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you access and use the Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring pages and exit pages
  • Time spent on pages
  • Pages viewed and features accessed
  • Date and time of access

This information helps us understand how our Service is used, improve its functionality, and ensure security.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

Ayn24p In uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To Process Your DBT Link Check Request: The primary purpose for collecting your Aadhaar number is to initiate and retrieve the Aadhaar-Bank account linking status from official government sources (such as NPCI’s BASE portal or UIDAI) on your behalf, as per your explicit request.
  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Including monitoring the usage of our Service.
  • To Improve and Personalize Your Experience: By understanding how our users, as a group, use the resources provided on our Service.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • For Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or malicious activities.
  • For Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
  • For Analytics: To perform data analysis, identify usage trends, determine the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing, and your experience. This data is typically anonymized or aggregated.

Limited Retention for Transaction Completion: We may temporarily store your Aadhaar number for the duration required to process your specific DBT link check request and display the result. This data is generally not stored permanently or for any other purpose once the transaction is completed and the result is displayed, unless legally required.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, such as website hosting, data analysis, and technical support. These service providers are obligated not to disclose or use your information for any other purpose.
  • For Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend the rights or property of Ayn24p In, prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service, protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public, or protect against legal liability.
  • Business Transfers: If Ayn24p In is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

No Data Sharing for Marketing: We explicitly state that your Aadhaar number or any other personal information provided for the DBT link check will not be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or any other commercial purposes.

4. Data Security

The security of your data is paramount to us. We implement reasonable security measures, including physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include SSL encryption for data transmission and access controls. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

Ayn24p In will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your personal data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies. We may also retain usage data for internal analysis purposes. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer periods.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

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