Last Updated: September 2026
At Schemes Helper, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information of visitors who use our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit Schemes Helper, how that information may be used, cookies and advertising technologies, third-party services, and the choices available to you.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About Schemes Helper
Schemes Helper is an independent informational website that provides information about Central and State Government schemes, welfare programmes, eligibility, benefits, documents, application procedures, and related updates.
We are not a government department, ministry, agency, or official government application portal.
2. Information We May Collect
We generally do not require visitors to create an account or provide personal information simply to browse our website.
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may receive information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website
- General website usage information
The exact information collected can depend on the services and technologies used on the website.
3. Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us by email, we may receive information that you voluntarily provide, such as your:
- Name
- Email address
- Message
- Feedback
- Correction request
- Other information included in your communication
We use this information primarily to respond to your enquiry, review your feedback, or address content-related issues.
Email:
apvarthalu2025@gmail.com
Please do not send sensitive personal information such as Aadhaar numbers, passwords, OTPs, UPI PINs, banking credentials, or card details through email.
4. How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve website performance
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve our content
- Respond to enquiries and feedback
- Identify technical problems
- Prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity
- Maintain website security
- Measure website traffic
- Display and measure advertising where applicable
We aim to collect and use information only for legitimate purposes related to operating and improving Schemes Helper.
5. Cookies
Schemes Helper may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files or pieces of information stored by your browser that can help websites remember preferences, understand visitor activity, and provide certain functionality.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Website functionality
- Remembering preferences
- Analytics
- Measuring traffic
- Advertising
- Improving website performance
Third-party services integrated into websites may also use cookies or similar technologies. For example, Google explains that websites using its advertising or analytics services may share information such as page URLs and IP addresses and may use cookies or similar technologies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
6. Google AdSense and Advertising
Schemes Helper may use Google AdSense or other third-party advertising services to display advertisements.
Advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, or similar technologies to provide, measure, and improve advertising.
Google states that websites using Google advertising services may share certain information with Google and that cookies or similar technologies may be used for advertising and measurement purposes.
Advertisements displayed on Schemes Helper do not necessarily represent an endorsement or recommendation by Schemes Helper.
Users should independently evaluate any advertised product or service before making a purchase or providing personal information.
7. Google Analytics and Similar Services
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Analytics information can help us understand:
- Which pages receive traffic
- How visitors navigate the website
- General traffic trends
- Website performance
- Content engagement
Google notes that websites using Google Analytics can share information with Google through the service, including information associated with visits and interactions.
8. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including official government portals and other third-party websites.
Once you leave Schemes Helper and visit another website, that website’s own privacy policy and terms apply.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.
9. Government Websites
Schemes Helper may link to official government websites to help readers verify scheme information or access government services.
We do not control these websites.
Before entering personal information on any external website, users should verify that they are visiting the correct official government portal.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to help protect information associated with our website.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or through the website.
11. Children’s Privacy
Schemes Helper is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly request or intentionally collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating accounts or providing personalized services.
Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us may contact us at:
12. Sensitive Information
Schemes Helper does not require visitors to submit sensitive personal or financial information to read our articles.
Please never share the following information with us through comments, emails, or other communication channels:
- Aadhaar number
- OTP
- Password
- UPI PIN
- ATM PIN
- Bank login credentials
- Credit/debit card PIN
- Internet banking credentials
Government applications should be completed through the appropriate official government portal.
13. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to respond to enquiries, maintain records, improve our services, prevent abuse, or comply with applicable legal requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it is used.
14. Your Choices
Depending on the type of information and service involved, you may have choices regarding:
- Browser cookies
- Advertising personalization
- Analytics technologies
- Information you voluntarily provide to us
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Third-party services may also provide their own privacy controls. For example, Google provides controls for managing information used for advertising and related services.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes to our website
- New services or technologies
- Changes to advertising or analytics services
- Changes in applicable requirements
- Improvements to our privacy practices
When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page along with a revised Last Updated date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, privacy-related concerns, or questions about how information is handled on Schemes Helper, please contact us.
Schemes Helper
Email:
apvarthalu2025@gmail.com
We will review genuine privacy-related enquiries and respond where appropriate.
Privacy Summary
Schemes Helper respects your privacy. We aim to collect only information that is reasonably necessary for operating, securing, improving, and communicating about our website.
We do not ask users to provide Aadhaar numbers, OTPs, passwords, UPI PINs, or banking credentials.
For government scheme applications, always use the relevant official government portal.
