Privacy Policy for Ayn24p.in

Welcome to Ayn24p.in (also referred to as “Ayn24p.online”), your “Citizen Data Verification Portal” for checking Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) link status. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Ayn24p.in collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://ayn24p.in website (“Site”).

Who We Are and Our Purpose

Ayn24p.in serves as an online portal designed to assist Indian citizens in checking the status of their Aadhaar-Bank account linking for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) subsidies, such as those under schemes like the Annapurna Yojana. Our platform aims to simplify access to this crucial information by guiding users through the necessary steps or facilitating lookups.

Important Clarification: In the context of our service, “DBT” refers exclusively to the Indian government’s “Direct Benefit Transfer” program, which involves depositing subsidies directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. This is distinct from “dbt” (Data Build Tool), a software tool used in data engineering for data transformation and modeling, and “dbt debug” commands are irrelevant to our service offering.

Information We Collect

Ayn24p.in may collect various types of information from Users, which may include:

• Personal Identification Information: When you seek to check your DBT link status, you may be prompted to enter personal identifiers such as your Aadhaar number or other details necessary for the lookup. This information is processed solely for the purpose of facilitating your query through official government channels (like NPCI’s BASE portal or UIDAI). Ayn24p.in does not store your sensitive personal identification information (like Aadhaar numbers or bank account details) on its servers after facilitating the lookup.
• Usage Data: We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. This may include the browser name, the type of computer or device, operating system, Internet service provider, IP addresses, and other similar technical information. This data helps us understand how our Site is used and how to improve it.
• Cookies: Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your hard drive by a website server. They help us remember your preferences, compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction, and personalize your experience. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How We Use Collected Information

Ayn24p.in collects and uses User information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Service: The primary purpose is to facilitate your request for DBT link status checks and to guide you through the process effectively.
• To Personalize User Experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
• To Improve Our Site: We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
• To Monitor and Analyze Trends: To administer the Site, track users’ movements around the site, and gather demographic information about our user base.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect the integrity and security of our services.

Data Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Sharing Your Personal Information

Ayn24p.in does not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

We may also disclose your information when required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Third-Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Erasure: The right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Restriction of Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Given that Ayn24p.in primarily facilitates lookups and does not store sensitive personal data long-term, your rights to rectification or erasure directly with us may be limited concerning the sensitive data you input for a lookup. For official data corrections, you would need to contact the relevant government authorities (e.g., UIDAI, your bank).

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Ayn24p.in has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

This document was last updated on 25 May 2024.