Here is the updated, complete Privacy Policy for contactdetails.in. It incorporates Google AdSense disclosures, complies with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and covers Indian payment gateways (Razorpay, Cashfree, PhonePe).

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Privacy Policy for contactdetails.in

Effective Date: October 28, 2026

Last Updated: October 28, 2026

Welcome to contactdetails.in (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate a local business directory platform connecting local businesses, service providers, and professionals with users across India.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or interact with our website https://contactdetails.in (the “Site”) in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 of India, Google AdSense Policies, and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you register an account, submit a business listing, or interact with businesses on our website.

A. Information Submitted by Business Owners & Vendors

When you submit or claim a business listing on contactdetails.in, we may collect:

Business & Personal Information: Name, Business Name, GST Number (optional), Operating Hours, and Business Descriptions.
Contact Details: Mobile Phone Number, WhatsApp Number, Email Address, and Physical Postal Address (including City, State, and 6-digit PIN Code).
Media: Business logos, photographs, brochures, or images uploaded to your profile.

B. Information Collected from General Users & Visitors

Communication Data: Inquiries or direct messages sent to listed businesses via our platform forms.
Reviews & Ratings: Public reviews, ratings, and comments submitted for listed businesses.

C. Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you browse contactdetails.in, our servers automatically record standard device and log data, including:

IP Address, browser type, and operating system.
Mobile network information and device identification details.
Pages viewed, links clicked, and approximate geographical location (City/State level).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following legitimate business purposes:

Operating the Directory: To display business profiles, locations, contact numbers, and WhatsApp communication links publicly to site visitors.
Facilitating Connections: To allow users to contact business owners directly via phone, WhatsApp, or form submissions.
Account Management: To manage user accounts, verify business ownership, and process listing submissions.
Service Improvements: To optimize site search speed, improve mobile usability, and debug technical issues.
Monetization & Billing: To process transactions for featured or paid directory listings via secure payment gateways.
Communications: To send administrative updates, account notifications, service alerts, and promotional announcements.

3. Disclosure & Public Display of Data

A. Publicly Available Business Information

By submitting a listing on contactdetails.in, you explicitly consent to making your business contact details (Business Name, Address, Phone Number, WhatsApp Link, and Location) publicly viewable and searchable on the internet by visitors, search engines (such as Google), and indexing crawlers.

B. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal private data to third parties. However, we share necessary data with trusted service providers under strict confidentiality:

Map & Location Providers: We use Mapbox / OpenStreetMap to render interactive maps and location autosuggestions.
Payment Gateways: If you purchase a premium plan, payment processing is handled securely by Indian RBI-regulated payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Cashfree, PhonePe). We do not store your Credit/Debit Card numbers or Net Banking passwords on our servers.
Analytics & Performance Tools: We use privacy-compliant analytics tools to analyze traffic patterns across Indian regions.

C. Legal & Law Enforcement Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by Indian law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, law enforcement, or government agencies under the Information Technology Act / DPDP Act).

4. Cookies, Web Beacons, and Google AdSense

contactdetails.in uses cookies, micro-caching, and tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and show relevant advertisements.

Essential Cookies: Required for user logins, listing submissions, and account dashboard navigation.
Analytics Cookies: Help us measure website traffic and regional search trends in India.
Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to contactdetails.in or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, users can opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

Users can choose to disable cookies through their individual mobile or desktop browser options.

5. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard security practices (SSL encryption, secure server firewalls, and data access controls) to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your data is primarily hosted and processed on secure cloud servers serving the Indian subcontinent.

6. Your Data Protection Rights (DPDP Act, 2023 Compliance)

Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, users and business owners have the following rights regarding their personal data:

Right to Access & Review: You can request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction & Erasure: You have the right to edit, update, or request the permanent deletion of your account and business listings at any time through your dashboard or by contacting us.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

7. Children’s Privacy

contactdetails.in is intended for general audiences and business entities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately for deletion.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us & Data Grievance Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data on contactdetails.in, please reach out to our team:

Website: https://contactdetails.in
Email: support@contactdetails.in (Replace with your actual official business email)
Address: [Your Business Office Address], India
Response Time: We aim to acknowledge and resolve all privacy queries within 48–72 working hours.