📋 Table of Contents
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to the website calculatebijlibill.in ("the Website", "we", "us", "our"), owned and operated by Shubham Sharma.
This policy describes what information we collect when you visit the Website, how we use it, how it is shared, and what choices you have. By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you use the contact form on this Website. This may include your name, email address, and the message you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your query.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information is automatically collected by our hosting provider and third-party services including:
- Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL (the page that linked you to us)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
This data is collected in aggregate and is used for analytics purposes only — to understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it.
2.3 Calculator Inputs
Any data you enter into the electricity bill calculator (meter readings, account numbers, names, addresses) is processed entirely within your web browser. This data is never sent to any server and is not accessible to us.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Information Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to contact form queries | Name, email, message | Your consent (submitting the form) |
| Website analytics and improvement | Usage data, IP (anonymised) | Legitimate interest |
| Serving relevant advertisements | Cookies, browsing behaviour | Consent (cookie banner) |
| Security and fraud prevention | IP address, access logs | Legitimate interest |
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not use your data to build individual profiles for advertising targeting beyond what is described in Section 5 (Google AdSense).
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. This Website uses cookies for the purposes described below.
4.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Set By |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function. No personal data. | calculatebijlibill.in |
| Analytics | Help us understand visitor behaviour in aggregate. Data is anonymised. | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
| Advertising | Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. | Google AdSense |
| Preference | Remember user settings like tab selection within the calculator. | calculatebijlibill.in |
4.2 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or to accept only certain types. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website.
To opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising, visit Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we ensure that advertising cookies require your consent.
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
This Website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information in order to serve interest-based advertisements to you.
5.1 How Google AdSense Works
Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and/or other websites on the Internet. The use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
5.2 Google's Privacy Policy
Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
5.3 Consent for Personalised Ads
Where required by applicable law (such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation or India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023), we will seek your consent before enabling personalised advertisements. You may withdraw consent at any time using the cookie preferences link in our footer.
6. Third-Party Services
This Website may use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy which governs the data they collect:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analytics (if enabled) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Web typography — font delivery | policies.google.com/privacy |
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third-party websites or services linked to or from this Website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with.
7. Data Storage & Security
Contact form submissions are transmitted via email and stored only as long as necessary to respond to your query. We do not maintain a database of contact form submissions beyond the email correspondence.
Server access logs (automatically generated by hosting providers) are retained for a standard period of up to 30 days for security purposes and are not used for advertising.
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not transfer personal data outside India except where necessary through Google's advertising and analytics services, which comply with international data transfer frameworks.
8. Children's Privacy
This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@calculatebijlibill.in and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where we have no legitimate reason to continue processing it.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@calculatebijlibill.in. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Continued use of the Website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Owner: Shubham Sharma
- Website: calculatebijlibill.in
- Email: contact@calculatebijlibill.in
- Location: Uttar Pradesh, India