Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SikhBabyNames.in ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password
• Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and message content
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your user profile
• Preferences: Your saved names, bookmarks, and search preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, search queries, click patterns
• Technical Information: IP address, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps
• Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services:

• Social Media: If you connect your social media accounts
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other advertising networks

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser

4. Third-Party Advertising

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your interests and previous visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.

4.2 How Advertising Works

• Interest-Based Ads: Ads are selected based on your browsing history and interests
• Contextual Ads: Ads related to the content you're viewing
• Remarketing: Ads for our site may appear on other websites you visit

4.3 Ad Personalization Controls

You can control ad personalization through:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

4.4 Third-Party Ad Networks

We may also work with other advertising networks that have their own privacy policies:

• Google AdSense - Privacy Policy
• Other ad networks as disclosed in our ads

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

5.1 Service Provision

• Provide and maintain our website and services
• Process user registrations and manage accounts
• Save user preferences and bookmarks
• Provide personalized name recommendations

5.2 Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send important updates about our services
• Send newsletters (with your consent)
• Notify you about changes to our policies

5.3 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze website usage and user behavior
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Develop new features and services
• Conduct research and analysis

5.4 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Enforce our terms of service
• Protect the rights and safety of our users

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email delivery services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support services

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal process
• Government investigations
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• Protection of our legal rights

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

6.4 Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes not covered in this policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

7.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: Data transmission is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Personal data is stored on secure servers with access controls
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems and software up to date
• Monitoring: We monitor for unauthorized access and suspicious activities

7.2 Organizational Measures

• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for our team
• Incident Response: Procedures for handling security breaches
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and improvements

7.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

8.2 Correction and Updates

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Updates: Update your account information at any time

8.3 Deletion and Restriction

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

8.4 Objection and Withdrawal

• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

8.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sikhbabynames.in. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9.1 Age Verification

We do not have systems in place to verify the age of our users. We rely on parents and guardians to monitor their children's internet usage.

9.2 Parental Rights

Parents have the right to:

• Review their child's personal information
• Request deletion of their child's information
• Refuse further collection of their child's information

10. International Users

Our website is hosted in India and is subject to Indian privacy laws. If you are accessing our website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India.

10.1 GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide additional rights as outlined in Section 8.

10.2 Other Jurisdictions

We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where our users are located. If you have specific concerns about data protection in your country, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

11.1 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

11.2 Your Continued Use

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.