This Privacy Policy describes how Spark Media Network ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information in connection with your use of Yubashakti.in (the "Website"). By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Yubashakti.in is operated by Spark Media Network, an independent digital media organisation based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. We are an informational website and are not affiliated with any government body.
- Organisation: Spark Media Network
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you use the contact form on our website, you may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message or query
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not share it with any third party.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring website (how you found us)
This data is collected through analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how our content is used and improve it. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your browser — for the following purposes:
- Analytics cookies: To track visitor numbers and behaviour in aggregate (via Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: If ads are displayed on our site (via Google AdSense or similar), these services may set cookies to show relevant advertisements
- Functional cookies: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that some features of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is anonymised and does not identify individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other sites. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our or other websites.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your contact form messages and enquiries
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our content
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or spam
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to any third party
- Share your contact details with advertisers
- Use your information for any purpose other than those listed above
- Store any sensitive personal information such as Aadhaar numbers, bank details, or government IDs
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and are deleted after 90 days unless there is an ongoing correspondence. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months as per Google Analytics standard policy.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites including government portals and third-party services. This Privacy Policy applies only to Yubashakti.in. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for users aged 18 and above (the minimum age for the Yuva Shakti scheme). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent to our use of your data at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Spark Media Network
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal, India
We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 7 business days.