🔒 Privacy Policy

Welcome to HinduPoribar ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you use our platform at hinduporibar.com. By using our service, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

• Account data: Name, mobile number, and password (stored as a secure hash) when you register.
• Usage data: Your votes, event participation, points activity, and articles you interact with.
• Technical data: IP address, device fingerprint, browser type, and session identifiers — used for security and fraud prevention.
• Telegram: If you verify via Telegram, we receive your Telegram user ID for authentication purposes only.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the HinduPoribar platform and its features.
• To authenticate your identity and prevent fraud, VPN abuse, and spam.
• To send you community announcements (only via our platform — no unsolicited email marketing).
• To calculate leaderboard points and draw eligibility.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Images in Voting & Community Features

Images used in Community Vote posts and other community features are uploaded with the explicit consent of the image owners. These features are purely for entertainment purposes and carry no official, political, or legal standing. If you believe your image has been used without permission, contact us immediately at the address below and we will remove it within 24 hours.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

• Hosting providers (Hostinger) for infrastructure.
• Telegram for OTP verification.
• Law enforcement if required by valid legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time via our Account Deletion page. Upon verified deletion, your personal data is permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

We use essential session cookies required for login and security. We also work with third-party advertising networks (including Adsterra) that may place cookies on your device to serve relevant advertisements. These advertising partners may collect anonymous usage data to improve ad relevance. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser settings or via the NAI opt-out page.

7. Security

We use HTTPS, bcrypt password hashing, CSRF protection, rate limiting, and device fingerprinting to protect your data. Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure — please use a strong, unique password.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has registered, contact us and we will remove the account.

9. Your Rights

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any right, visit our data deletion page or contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

Cookie Consent

By using HinduPoribar, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect some site features.

For privacy-related questions or requests, please use our Contact page.