Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bharat 2030 CWG - Unofficial Fan Portal ("Website", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

This Privacy Policy complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Currently, this website does not require user registration or collect personal information directly. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device type and screen resolution

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., language preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (via Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Sentry for error tracking)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To improve user experience and website functionality
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To detect and prevent technical issues and errors
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data with:

• Service Providers: Sentry (error tracking), hosting providers
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Right to Nominate: Nominate someone to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity
• Right to Grievance Redressal: Raise complaints with our Data Protection Officer

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@bharat2030cwg.com

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Data sanitization to prevent XSS attacks
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 90 days.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and traffic analysis - Privacy Policy
• Microsoft Clarity: Heatmaps and session recordings for UX improvement - Privacy Policy
• Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring - Privacy Policy
• Cloudinary: Image hosting and optimization - Privacy Policy

8.1 AI-Powered Features

This website includes AI-powered features for entertainment and informational purposes:

• AI Medal Predictor: Uses algorithmic predictions based on historical data. No personal data is collected or processed.
• Future AI Features: Additional AI-powered features such as an AI Chatbot and AI Image Studio are planned for future release. Any data processing requirements will be disclosed when these features become available.

All AI-generated content is clearly labeled and provided for entertainment purposes only.

9. Children's Privacy

This website does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with the DPDP Act 2023.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under the DPDP Act 2023, please contact:

13. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with the DPDP Act 2023, if you have any grievances regarding data protection, you may contact our Grievance Officer who will address your concerns within the legally mandated timeframe.

If your grievance is not resolved satisfactorily, you have the right to approach the Data Protection Board of India.