IndiaPin.Codes — Privacy Policy

 Your trust matters to us. Here’s exactly how we handle your data.

Last Updated: June 1, 2025  |  Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Welcome to IndiaPin.Codes (accessible at https://indiapin.codes). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information that you provide when you use our website. We’re a free resource dedicated to helping people across India look up postal PIN codes, and we take your privacy seriously.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at indiapincodes29@gmail.com.

1. Information We Collect

IndiaPin.Codes is primarily an informational directory. We do not ask you to register an account or submit personal information to use our services. However, certain data may be collected automatically:

  • Usage Data: When you visit our site, standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This is standard for virtually every website on the internet.
  • Search Queries: When you search for a PIN code, district, or state on our platform, that query may be logged to help us improve search performance. We do not tie these queries to any personal identity.
  • Device Information: We may collect non-personal technical details such as your device type, operating system, and screen resolution for performance optimization.
  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. See the Cookies section below for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • To keep the website running smoothly and improve its performance
  • To understand how visitors use our platform so we can make it more helpful
  • To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security threats
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for marketing purposes.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

IndiaPin.Codes uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google, as a third-party vendor, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it to serve ads to our visitors based on their visit to our site and/or other sites.
  • You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You may also opt out by visiting www.aboutads.info.

We do not have direct access to or control over the cookies used by third-party advertisers.

4. Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. IndiaPin.Codes uses cookies for the following reasons:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as remembering your preferences during a session.
  • Analytics Cookies: We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand traffic patterns. These cookies are anonymised and do not identify you personally.
  • Advertising Cookies: Set by Google AdSense to deliver relevant advertisements.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse traffic and usage on our website. Google Analytics collects data such as how long you spend on a page, what device you use, and which pages you visit. This data is aggregated and anonymised — it does not personally identify you.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Shared With Third Parties

We only share information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our website, including:

  • Google LLC – For AdSense advertising and Analytics services
  • Web Hosting Providers – Who store the website’s data under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Law Enforcement – If legally required to do so by a court order or applicable law

7. Children’s Privacy

IndiaPin.Codes is a general-purpose public reference website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as India Post, state government portals, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:

  • The right to know what data is collected about you
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of personalised advertising

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at indiapincodes29@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: