Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 20, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to DroidUncle.com. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable laws including:

  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 under India’s IT Act, 2000
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for residents of California, USA

By accessing or using DroidUncle.com, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

  • Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, time zone, and site interactions.
  • Cookies & Tracking: We and third-party vendors (including Google AdSense) use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to provide personalized ads, analytics, and improve services.
  • Personal Information (SPDI): If you voluntarily provide information (e.g., via contact forms or email), it may include name, email, or other identifiers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the website
  • Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • Analyze site performance and user engagement
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We participate in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to DroidUncle.com or other websites.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EU/EEA, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For personalized ads, cookies, and newsletters.
  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics, site improvement, and non-personalized ads.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, regulatory, or law enforcement requests.
  • Contractual Necessity: If you contact us or request services, we process your information to respond.

Your Rights

a. Under India IT Rules (SPDI Rules, 2011)

  • Right to know what sensitive personal data is collected.
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time.
  • Right to correction and deletion of personal information.
  • Right to contact the Grievance Officer for concerns.

b. Under GDPR (EU/EEA)

You may exercise the following rights:

  • Right of Access, Rectification, and Erasure
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object to Processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

c. Under CCPA (California, USA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

You can submit a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” request by contacting us via email.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices, including encryption, firewalls, and limited access protocols, as required under India IT Rules (SPDI 2011) and GDPR’s Article 32.

Data Retention

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
  • Anonymous, aggregated data may be stored indefinitely.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under:

  • 13 years (per COPPA, USA)
  • 16 years (per GDPR, unless parental consent is obtained)
    If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us for immediate deletion.

International Data Transfers

If you access DroidUncle.com outside India, your information may be processed in India and other jurisdictions where our servers or third-party partners (e.g., Google) are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for GDPR users).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have any concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights: