Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to IndiaStats.org ("we," "our," or "us"). IndiaStats.org is a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive electoral statistics, assembly constituency data, election history, and demographic information for India. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you may provide while using our services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit indiastats.org and interact with our electoral data platform.

2. About Our Platform

IndiaStats.org is a public information platform that provides:

• Assembly constituency information across Indian states
• Historical election results and winning party data
• Demographic statistics including caste census data (estimates)
• Voter statistics (total voters, male/female breakdown)
• District and booth-level electoral data
• Political party alliance information

All electoral and demographic data displayed on our platform is derived from publicly available government sources and election commission records.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information Stored Locally (Browser Storage)

We use your browser's local storage to enhance your experience:

• Theme Preference: Your chosen display mode (light/dark/system) is stored locally in your browser to remember your preference across visits.
• Recent Searches: District and assembly search history is stored locally in your browser to provide quick access to recently viewed constituencies.

Note: This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically collect:

• IP address (for security and server logs)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop/mobile)
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website URL

3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone) - unless you voluntarily contact us
• Location data beyond what's derived from IP address
• Financial or payment information
• Social media account details

4. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

• Provide and maintain the electoral data platform
• Remember your theme preferences for a better user experience
• Enable quick access to recently searched constituencies
• Monitor and improve website performance and security
• Respond to inquiries if you contact us

5. Social Media Sharing

Our platform includes features to share electoral data on social media platforms including:

• X (Twitter): Quick View cards can be shared on X with pre-formatted electoral information
• Instagram: Reel-style content featuring assembly statistics may be posted to our official Instagram account

When you use share features, you may be redirected to third-party platforms governed by their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of X (twitter.com) and Instagram (instagram.com) for their data practices.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

IndiaStats.org uses minimal cookies and tracking:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Local Storage: Used for theme preferences and search history (as described above)

We do not currently use third-party analytics services or advertising trackers. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

7. Data Storage and Security

Our platform is powered by PayloadCMS with data stored on secure cloud infrastructure. Electoral data is primarily stored for public display purposes and does not include personal user information.

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates and maintenance

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may use the following third-party services:

• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Azure Blob Storage: Media and image storage
• X (Twitter) API: For automated posting of electoral statistics
• Instagram Graph API: For Reel content distribution

Each of these services has their own privacy policies that govern their data practices.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data:

• Clear Local Storage: You can clear your browser's local storage at any time to remove theme preferences and search history
• Browser Settings: Manage cookies through your browser's privacy settings
• Opt-out: You can choose not to use share features to avoid interaction with third-party platforms

Since we do not collect personal identification information, there is typically no personal data to access, correct, or delete. If you have specific concerns, please contact us.

10. Data Source Disclaimer

The electoral and demographic data presented on IndiaStats.org is compiled from publicly available sources including:

• Election Commission of India
• State Election Commissions
• Census data and official government publications
• Published research and academic sources

Demographic data (such as caste census figures) are estimates based on available data and may not reflect current populations. This data is provided for informational purposes only.

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform provides educational electoral information suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The electoral data displayed is public information and does not require user registration.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our platform evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or the electoral information displayed on our platform, please contact us: