Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Schemewala ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit www.schemewala.com (the "Website"). We are an independent portal that publishes information about Indian government welfare schemes. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Schemewala is an independent, privately operated information website. We are not a government body and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government department or official portal. For any privacy question, contact us at support.schemewala@gmail.com.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you contact us by email or through a form, we collect the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device and operating system, referring pages, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies described in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its content;
- To respond to your questions, feedback, and corrections;
- To understand how visitors use the Website through analytics;
- To display advertising that helps keep the Website free;
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse;
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to run the Website, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. You can control cookies through your browser and the choices described in our Cookie Policy.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Website. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to show advertisements for goods and services that may interest you.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Website and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices and www.youronlinechoices.eu.
For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google's Privacy & Terms. Where required by law, we request your consent before showing personalised ads, and visitors in certain regions may be shown non-personalised ads instead.
Analytics
We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These services use cookies and collect usage data such as pages visited and time spent. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Legal Bases for Processing (EEA and UK)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on these legal bases: your consent (for example, for non-essential cookies and personalised ads); our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Website; and compliance with legal obligations.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights over your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you;
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
- The right to request deletion of your data;
- The right to restrict or object to certain processing;
- The right to data portability;
- The right to withdraw consent at any time;
- The right to complain to your local data protection authority.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. If you are in India, you have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including access to, correction of, and erasure of your personal data. To exercise any right, email support.schemewala@gmail.com.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes in this policy or as required by law. Analytics and log data are kept in aggregated or limited form for a reasonable period and then deleted or anonymised.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Our service providers, including Google, may process data on servers located outside your country. Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are applied in line with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will remove it.
Third-Party Links
The Website links to official government portals and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when the updated policy is posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at support.schemewala@gmail.com.