Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how ApnaAbroad collects, uses, and protects information when you visit apnaabroad.com or purchase our products. This policy applies to all visitors and customers.
Who we are
ApnaAbroad is a digital publishing business based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. For privacy questions, contact hello@apnaabroad.com.
Information we collect
Information you provide
- Email address — when you sign up for our newsletter, download a free guide, or purchase a product
- Name — when you purchase a product, for personalisation of receipts
- Payment information — processed entirely by Razorpay. We never see or store your card or bank details.
- Communication content — emails you send to our support addresses
Information collected automatically
- IP address and approximate location (for analytics and fraud prevention)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, click patterns (via Google Analytics)
- Cookies — small data files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
How we use your information
- To deliver products you have purchased
- To send transactional emails — receipts, product updates, customer support replies
- To send the ApnaAbroad newsletter, only if you explicitly opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To improve our content and products by understanding how readers use the site
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- To comply with applicable laws
What we do NOT do with your information
- We do not sell, rent, or lease your information to third parties
- We do not share your email address with affiliate partners
- We do not use your data to retarget you with advertising
Third parties we use
- Razorpay — payment processing
- MailerLite — email delivery
- Google Analytics — site usage analytics
- Hostinger — website hosting
- WordPress and WooCommerce — website and e-commerce platform
How long we keep your data
- Email newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Customer purchase records: 7 years (required for Indian tax compliance)
- Communication records: 3 years after last interaction
Your rights
Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to request a copy of your data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, and withdraw consent for processing. To exercise any of these rights, email hello@apnaabroad.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Children
Our content is intended for adult audiences (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Material changes will be notified to active subscribers via email.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions: hello@apnaabroad.com