Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the IRCTC Cancellation Charges Calculator collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
Our Calculator is designed to minimize data collection. Here's what we do and don't collect:
1.1 Information You Provide
When using our calculator, you input information such as ticket type, travel class, fare amount, and cancellation timing. This information is:
- Processed locally in your browser
- Not stored on our servers
- Not linked to your identity
- Not shared with third parties
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We collect limited technical information to improve our service:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen size
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To deliver the calculator functionality and perform the calculations you request
- Service Improvement: To understand how users interact with our calculator and improve its usability
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize our website's performance
- Security: To detect and prevent technical issues and unauthorized access
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our Calculator.
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with them.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
Essential Cookies | Necessary for the website to function properly. These enable basic functions like page navigation. | Session / Persistent |
Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | Up to 2 years |
Advertising Cookies | Used to display relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. | Up to 1 year |
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit your browser's help center.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and usage statistics
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
These services have their own privacy policies and may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Calculator is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.
Last Updated: April 2, 2025