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Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2025

At HelpSeva (helpseva.org), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you interact with our blog and services.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have specific meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms are singular or plural.

Definitions

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Company: Refers to HelpSeva, based in Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Cookies: Small files placed on your device by a website to store browsing history and other details.
  • Device: Any device used to access our Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
  • Personal Data: Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service: Refers to our website, accessible at helpseva.org.
  • Service Provider: Third-party entities or individuals processing data on behalf of HelpSeva.
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, or page visit duration.
  • You: The individual or entity accessing or using our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Comments or inquiries submitted via forms or blog comments

Usage Data

We automatically collect data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type and unique identifiers
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, tags, scripts) to enhance user experience and analyze usage. These include:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality and user authentication.
  • Notice Acceptance Cookies: Record your acceptance of our cookie policy.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as login details or language settings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Learn more about cookies at TermsFeed.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or comments
  • Send blog updates or newsletters (with your consent)
  • Improve our content, layout, and user experience
  • Monitor and analyze Service usage
  • Prevent spam and ensure security
  • Manage accounts and provide requested services

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share:

  • Non-personal, aggregated data with Service Providers like analytics or advertising partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Ezoic).
  • Personal Data with Service Providers to facilitate services, monitor usage, or contact you.
  • Data during business transfers (e.g., mergers or acquisitions).
  • Information with your consent or in public areas (e.g., blog comments).

5. Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Usage Data is retained for shorter periods for internal analysis, unless required for security or functionality.

6. Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data may be processed in locations outside Uttar Pradesh, India, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for secure data transfers.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors. If we learn such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You may:

  • Access, update, or delete your Personal Data via your account settings (if applicable).
  • Contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

Note: We may retain certain data if required by law.

10. Third-Party Links

Our blog may link to third-party websites (e.g., NGOs or donation campaigns). We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Ezoic Services

We use Ezoic for personalization and analytics. Ezoic may collect and process data as outlined in their Privacy Policy.

12. Disclosure for Legal Requirements

We may disclose your Personal Data if required by law, to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, prevent wrongdoing, or ensure user safety.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date. We may notify you via email or a notice on our Service.

14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Note: This policy will be updated as we add features like contact forms or newsletters. We do not collect payment information on this blog.