1. Overview
Welcome to CottonPrice.in ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at cottonprice.in. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
CottonPrice.in is a publicly accessible information portal and does not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use its core features. However, the following data may be collected automatically:
- Log Data: Your browser type, anonymised IP address, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring URLs — collected via standard server logs.
- Usage Analytics: Aggregated statistics about how pages are used (via tools such as Google Analytics), including session duration, bounce rate, and device type.
- Cookies: Small files placed by your browser to remember preferences and for analytics purposes (see Section 5).
- Contact Form Submissions: If you contact us via the Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
We do not collect payment information, government IDs, or any other sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To serve and improve the website experience.
- To understand aggregate user behaviour and improve our content.
- To respond to your enquiries or support requests.
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention
Server log data is retained for up to 90 days and then deleted. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months or until the matter is resolved. Analytics data is retained in anonymised, aggregated form as long as necessary to improve our service.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., remembering your filter preferences).
- Analytics Cookies: Set by Google Analytics to help us understand traffic patterns. These are anonymised and do not track individuals across websites.
- Advertising Cookies: Set by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour across the web.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features. You may also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
6. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
CottonPrice.in uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party advertisers.
7. External Links
Our website links to external sources including data.gov.in and news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
8. Children's Privacy
CottonPrice.in is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hafeezsyed5655@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page or email us at hafeezsyed5655@gmail.com.