1. Data Controller

sarkari.app is owned and operated by Yogendra Singh, based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. For the purposes of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the website operator functions as the “Data Fiduciary” for personal data collected through this website and mobile application (Android app).

sarkari.app is a privately owned informational platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government body, recruitment agency, or public service commission. Content displayed on this platform is aggregated from publicly available official government sources.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the sarkari.app website (https://sarkari.app) and the sarkari.app Android mobile application available on the Google Play Store.

2. Information We Collect

a) Error Monitoring & Analytics Data

We use Sentry for error monitoring, Google Analytics (GA4, Measurement ID: G-ZRY1QYL0BV) for website and app analytics, and Cloudflare Web Analytics for basic traffic insights. These services may collect:

Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website or search terms
Approximate geographic location
Error details and performance metrics

b) Cookies

sarkari.app uses the following cookies:

Cloudflare cookies: session-based, used for security, performance, and load balancing.
Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*): persistent, used to distinguish unique users and track website usage. Retained for up to 2 years.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that doing so may affect your browsing experience.

c) What We Do Not Collect

sarkari.app does not collect any of the following:

Names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information (PII)
Financial or payment information
Login credentials or account data
Phone numbers or contact lists
Photos, files, or device storage contents

There is no user registration, login, or account creation on sarkari.app. The platform is entirely read-only for users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Understand traffic patterns and improve the user experience
Monitor website performance and uptime
Maintain security and prevent misuse
Analyse aggregated trends to prioritise content (e.g. which job categories are most viewed)

All data is processed in aggregated and anonymized form and cannot be used to identify individual users.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on your consent, in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Sensitive Personal Data or Information Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

5. Data Retention

Error reports: Retained for 90 days (Sentry default retention)
Google Analytics data: Retained for 14 months (GA4 default retention)
Cloudflare cookies: Session-based

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics (GA4): website and app analytics, usage patterns, and audience insights
Cloudflare Pages: website hosting, CDN, and security
Sentry: error monitoring and performance tracking

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to any other parties.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

sarkari.app is served over HTTPS with encryption provided by Cloudflare. While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. International Data Transfers

Our third-party service providers (Google Analytics, Cloudflare, Sentry) may process data on servers located outside India, including in the United States and the European Union. By using this website or mobile application, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

sarkari.app is an informational website and mobile application and does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, grievances related to this website can be directed to [email protected]. Complaints will be acknowledged within 48 hours, with resolution targeted within 30 days.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website or mobile application after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]