Privacy Policy for PDS Jharkhand
At PDS Jharkhand, we respect the privacy of every visitor and are committed to providing a safe, transparent, and secure browsing experience.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how it is used, and the choices available to you regarding your privacy.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
About Our Website
PDS Jharkhand is an independent informational portal created to publish educational guides and public information related to Jharkhand Public Distribution System (PDS), ration card services, beneficiary information, e-KYC, and other related topics.
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any Government department or authority.
Information We Collect
Most visitors can browse our website without providing any personal information.
However, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically, including:
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- IP address (where applicable)
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referral source
- General website usage statistics
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve the user experience.
Personal Information
We do not ask visitors to provide sensitive personal information such as:
- Aadhaar Number
- Ration Card Number
- Bank Account Details
- Passwords
- OTP
- Government Login Credentials
- Financial Information
If you voluntarily contact us through our Contact Us page or email, we may receive the information that you choose to share, such as your name and email address.
We use such information only for responding to your inquiry.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember visitor preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance user experience
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website.
These tools may collect anonymous information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Device information
- Traffic sources
- General visitor behavior
This information is used only for improving website content and performance.
Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
Our website may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or other advertising partners.
These advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements that are relevant to users.
Google may use the DoubleClick Cookie to serve personalized or non-personalized advertisements based on applicable policies.
For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to official government websites or other third-party websites for informational purposes.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.
Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to maintain the security of our website.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
While we strive to protect our website, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
This website is intended for general informational purposes.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, legal requirements, or operational practices.
Any changes will become effective immediately after being published on this page.
Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our website, please visit our Contact Us page.
We will make every reasonable effort to respond to genuine inquiries.
Important Disclaimer
PDS Jharkhand is an independent informational website.
We are not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or associated with the Government of Jharkhand, JSFSS, the Department of Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, or any other Government agency.
All information published on this website is intended solely for educational and informational purposes.
For official services, applications, verification, or the latest Government notifications, visitors should always refer to the respective official Government portal.
Last Updated: July 2026