गोपनीयता धोरण | Bhandara Police Website

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Bhandara Police is committed to protecting the privacy of the users of this website. This policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, **bhandarapolice.gov.in**.

या संकेतस्थळाच्या (bhandarapolice.gov.in) वापरकर्त्यांच्या गोपनीयतेचे संरक्षण करण्यास भंडारा पोलीस कटिबद्ध आहेत. हे धोरण आपण आमच्या संकेतस्थळाला भेट देताना आपली माहिती कशी गोळा करतो, वापरतो, उघड करतो आणि सुरक्षित ठेवतो याचे वर्णन करते.

1. Information Collected (माहिती संकलन)

We collect information primarily through two ways:

A. Automatically Collected Information (आपोआप गोळा केलेली माहिती)

When you browse the website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information:

• **IP Address:** Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• **Browser Details:** The type of browser and operating system you use.
• **Visit Details:** The date, time, and duration of your visit, and the pages you access.
• **Referral Source:** The address of the previous website you visited, if any.
• This information is used for **statistical analysis** to help us improve the site's performance and accessibility.

B. Voluntarily Submitted Information (स्वेच्छेने दिलेली माहिती)

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily submit it through our online service forms (e.g., Lost and Found, Tenant Verification, Complaints). This information may include:

• Name, Address, and Contact Number.
• Aadhaar/Identity Document details.
• Details related to the specific service (e.g., lost item details, tenant information).

2. Use of Collected Information (गोळा केलेल्या माहितीचा वापर)

The information collected by the Bhandara Police is used solely for the following purposes:

1. **Service Delivery:** To process your requests for services (e.g., verifying your identity for a complaint or verification process).
2. **Legal Obligation:** To comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., data retention as required under the IT Act).
3. **Statistical Analysis:** To monitor and improve the functioning and accessibility of the website.
4. **Communication:** To contact you regarding the status of your online application or report, if necessary.

3. Sharing of Information (माहितीची देवाणघेवाण)

The Bhandara Police will **not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer** your personally identifiable information to outside parties for commercial purposes.

Your information may be disclosed only in the following limited circumstances:

• When disclosure is **required by law** (e.g., court order, warrant, or criminal investigation).
• To other governmental agencies for **verification, audit, or service delivery purposes** in accordance with legal provisions.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Bhandara Police, its users, or the public.

4. Data Security (माहितीची सुरक्षा)

5. Use of Cookies (कुकीजचा वापर)

A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer. This website uses cookies only to store basic settings and preferences, such as accessibility options or language choices. We **do not use cookies** to collect personal information or track your browsing activity outside of this website.

6. Policy Updates (धोरणातील बदल)

The Bhandara Police reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. We encourage users to check this page periodically for any modifications.

Last Updated: 06 October 2025