Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 May 2026

SarkariLink ("we", "us", "our") operates the website sarkarilink.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

When you contact us through our Contact Form, we collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Subject of your message (optional)
• The message content

We use this information only to respond to your query. We never share it with third parties or use it for marketing.

b) Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect basic technical data for security and operational purposes:

• IP address (anonymized after 30 days)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of access

This data is used only to detect abuse, prevent spam, and improve site performance.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Respond to your contact requests and feedback
• Protect against fraud, spam, and security threats
• Improve the website's usability and performance
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies

SarkariLink uses only essential cookies required for:

• Session management
• CSRF (security) protection
• Remembering your search preferences

We do NOT use cookies for advertising, behavioral tracking, or third-party analytics.

4. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external official government websites (e.g., upsc.gov.in, ssc.nic.in, ibps.in). When you click these links, you are taken to a third-party site whose privacy practices we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these external sites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before sharing any information.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption (TLS 1.2+) for all traffic
• CSRF protection on all forms
• XSS (cross-site scripting) protection in all output
• SQL injection prevention through parameterized queries
• Rate limiting on contact and search endpoints
• Encrypted session cookies (HTTP-only, Secure flag)
• Strong password hashing (bcrypt, 12 rounds)
• Strict security HTTP headers (HSTS, X-Frame-Options, CSP)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

SarkariLink is intended for users aged 16 and above (since government job applications generally require minimum age 18+). We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

7. Your Rights

Under Indian data protection laws and best practices, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: Stop us from processing your data at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years for record-keeping and legal compliance. Access logs are retained for 90 days then automatically deleted.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us.