Privacy Policy & Terms

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Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how the website shivrajajayshitole.com ("we", "us", or "our"), representing Shivraj Ajay Shitole, collects, uses, stores, and protects your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our website:

  • Personal Data (Voluntarily Provided): When you use our "Get in Touch" form, we collect your Name, Email Address, Phone Number, and Message. By submitting this form, you consent to us contacting you regarding your query.
  • Technical Data (Automated): To ensure the security of our platform and prevent spam, our systems automatically capture your IP Address, Browser Type, Operating System (OS), and User Agent string when you submit forms.
  • Usage Data (Analytics): We use third-party tools (detailed below) to analyze how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, click patterns).

2. Purpose of Collection

We process your data for the following specific purposes:

  • Communication: To respond to your grievances, suggestions, or queries submitted via the contact form.
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, spam, and unauthorized access (using IP logging and reCAPTCHA).
  • Improvement: To analyze website performance and user experience using analytics tools.

3. Voter Search Data (Public Record)

Our website features a "Voter Search" tool. The data displayed in this tool is sourced from publicly available Electoral Rolls and is provided solely for the convenience of citizens in Prabhag No. 32, Sangvi, Pune. We do not claim ownership of this data. Any search queries you perform may be logged for performance monitoring but are not linked to your personal identity for profiling purposes.

4. Third-Party Services & Cookies

We use trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device. Their data collection is governed by their respective privacy policies:

Google Analytics:

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic. It collects anonymized data about your location, device, and behavior. Google Privacy Policy.

Hotjar & Similar Analytics Tools:

We may use Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, or similar user behavior analytics services to visualize how users interact with the site (e.g., heatmaps, scroll maps). These tools help us improve usability. These services may collect technical data such as IP addresses (in anonymized form), screen resolution, and browser type. They are configured to suppress keystrokes on form fields to protect your personal input data. Hotjar Privacy Policy.

Google reCAPTCHA:

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA to prevent spam. This feature is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data only:

  • With law enforcement agencies if required by Indian law.
  • With technical service providers (e.g., email servers) strictly for operational purposes.

6. Your Rights (Data Principal)

Under the DPDP Act 2023, you have the right to:

  • Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or erasure of your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent for communication at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: connectwithshivraj333@gmail.com

Terms and Conditions

Welcome to shivrajajayshitole.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. Nature of Website

This website is a personal portfolio and informational portal for Shivraj Ajay Shitole. It is intended to provide information about his social work, political vision, and to assist citizens of Sangvi, Pune.

2. Disclaimer Regarding Voter Data (Crucial)

Please Read Carefully:

The "Voter Search" feature provided on this website is a tool designed for public convenience. The data is derived from publicly available Electoral Rolls. This website is NOT an official government portal. We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy, completeness, or currency of the voter data. Users must verify their details with the Election Commission of India (ECI) or official PCMC records before voting. Shivraj Ajay Shitole assumes no liability for any discrepancies found in this data.

3. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose.
  • Attempt to scrape, harvest, or extract data (especially voter data) from this website automatically.
  • Submit false or misleading information through the contact forms.
  • Attempt to breach the security of the website or its database.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, including text, images (unless otherwise noted), logos, and the website design, is the intellectual property of Shivraj Ajay Shitole. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shivraj Ajay Shitole shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of this website or reliance on any information provided herein.

6. External Links

This website contains links to external sites (e.g., WhatsApp, Social Media, PCMC). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Pune, Maharashtra.

8. Contact Information

For any legal or privacy-related queries, please contact us at:

Office of Shivraj Ajay Shitole
Vitthal Apartment, Shitole Nagar Chowk,
Old Sangvi, Pune - 411027
Email: connectwithshivraj333@gmail.com

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