Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to DearnessAllowanceCalculator.in! We understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit our website and interact with our tools and services. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined below. We strive to be transparent, secure, and responsible with your data.

We are dedicated to providing a seamless experience in calculating the dearness allowance for employees in India, and ensuring that you feel confident and informed in every interaction with us.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://dearnessallowancecalculator.in.

At DearnessAllowanceCalculator, we are a professional team that aims to simplify the complexities of salary and allowances, helping employees in India calculate their dearness allowance efficiently and accurately. We offer easy-to-use tools, guides, and up-to-date information to help you make informed decisions.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of data to ensure you get the best experience and service when using our website. Here’s a breakdown:

  • Personal Information: This includes identifiable details such as your name, email address, phone number, and other data you might provide when registering, filling out forms, or interacting with us.
  • Technical Information: This consists of details we collect automatically through your browser or device. It includes your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and the pages you visit on our website.
  • Usage Data: We track how you interact with our site. This includes the pages you visit, the time spent on them, and your activities, helping us improve and customize your experience.

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use your information for several important reasons:

  • To Provide Our Services: To offer and improve our dearness allowance calculator and related resources.
  • To Enhance User Experience: By analyzing how you engage with our website, we can make it more user-friendly and efficient.
  • To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send updates, promotions, and relevant news regarding our services.
  • For Analytical and Operational Purposes: We collect and analyze data on site usage to improve our tools, troubleshoot issues, and better understand our audience’s needs.

3. How We Collect Your Information

There are two main ways we collect data:

  • Direct Collection: When you sign up for newsletters, fill out forms, submit feedback, or use our tools, you voluntarily provide us with your information.
  • Automated Collection: We use cookies, web beacons, and server logs to gather technical data automatically. These tools help us optimize your browsing experience and track website performance.

Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device to store information such as preferences and browsing patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may limit some website functionalities.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect allows us to:

  • Personalize Your Experience: We tailor the content, tools, and services to suit your preferences and needs.
  • Improve Our Services: Your feedback and data help us refine and enhance our dearness allowance calculators and other resources.
  • Keep You Informed: We use your contact details to send updates, relevant content, and notifications about new features or services.
  • Ensure Security: Your information is used to protect the integrity of our website and prevent fraud or misuse.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement robust measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption: Sensitive data, such as your personal contact details, is encrypted during transmission to safeguard it from unauthorized access.
  • Access Control: We restrict access to your personal data to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Audits: Our security practices are continuously reviewed to stay in line with evolving standards and ensure your information remains secure.

Despite our best efforts, no security system is entirely immune to risks, and we cannot guarantee 100% security. However, we are committed to making every effort to safeguard your data.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, there are situations where we may need to share your information:

  • Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies (like hosting services, analytics platforms, or payment processors) to assist with our website operations. They are only permitted to use your data to the extent necessary for providing those services.
  • Legal Requirements: In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or to protect against legal liabilities.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites before sharing your information with them.

8. Your Rights and Control Over Your Information

We believe in giving you control over your personal data. You have the following rights:

  • Access: You may request to see the information we hold about you.
  • Correction: If your personal details are incorrect, you can request us to update them.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, except where retention is required for legal reasons.
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by following the instructions in the emails we send.
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to Know: You can request details on the personal data we collect about you.
  • Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal data (note: we do not sell your data).
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. GDPR Compliance

If you are a resident of the European Union, we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines. Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a format that is transferable to another provider.
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing, like direct marketing.

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

12. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, our services, or how we handle your information. When updates are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please feel free to reach out to us at: Contact US.

Last Updated: 9 July 2025