1. Who We Are
wbannapurnabhandar.com (“Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an unofficial, independent informational portal that provides news and guidance about the West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Yojana and related government schemes. We are not affiliated with the Government of West Bengal, any government ministry, department, or any official government agency.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
This is a static informational website. We do not:
- Collect your name, address, Aadhaar number, bank details, or any personal information
- Process government scheme applications or registrations
- Store passwords or payment information
- Sell or rent your data to third parties
- Require account registration or login
3. Information Automatically Collected
Like most websites, we use third-party analytics tools that may automatically collect certain non-personally-identifiable information when you visit our site, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website URL
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
This information is collected in aggregate and cannot be used to identify you personally.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Google Tag Manager ID: G-RFTDP4K9RE) to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about website traffic and usage patterns.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Cookies
We use minimal cookies on this website. Cookies used include:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) – for website traffic analysis (persistent and session cookies)
- Session cookies – temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using this website.
6. Contact Form
Our contact page may include a form where you voluntarily provide your name and email address to reach us. Information submitted via the contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to official government websites (such as wb.gov.in, wbfood.gov.in, uidai.gov.in) and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
8. Social Media Sharing
Our website includes social media share buttons (WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, Twitter/X). When you click these buttons, you are redirected to the respective social media platform. We do not collect any data from these share actions.
9. Google AdSense & Advertisements
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These services may use cookies and web beacons to serve relevant advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us.
11. Data Security
Since this is a static informational website and we do not collect personal data, there is minimal risk to your personal information. We use HTTPS encryption for secure browsing.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data, requests for data access, correction, or deletion are generally not applicable. However, if you have any privacy concerns, please contact us.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.