At AffidavitFormat.com ("we", "us", "our"), your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, why we collect it, and how we protect it. By using AffidavitFormat.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
01. Introduction
AffidavitFormat.com is a free online platform that helps users in India create, download, and print affidavit formats for personal, legal, educational, and government purposes. This Privacy Policy applies to all pages, features, and services offered on our website.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with:
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
- Information Technology Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2011 (India)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — for EU visitors
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — for California residents
In short: We do not store your personal data on our servers. All affidavit data you enter stays in your browser and is processed locally on your device.
02. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use our affidavit generator or contact form, you may enter the following details:
| Data Type | Purpose | Stored on Server? |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | To generate the affidavit document | No — browser only |
| Father's / Husband's Name | Affidavit content | No — browser only |
| Address | Affidavit content | No — browser only |
| Date of Birth | Affidavit content | No — browser only |
| Mobile Number | Affidavit content / contact form | Only if submitted via contact form |
| Aadhaar Number (optional) | Affidavit content (only if you provide it) | No — browser only |
| Occupation, District, State | Affidavit content | No — browser only |
| Email Address | Contact form / support | Yes — contact messages only |
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website or search engine
- Language preference
Note: This information is used only for analytics, security, and improving user experience. It is never sold or shared with advertisers.
03. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes only:
- To generate and preview your affidavit document
- To respond to your enquiries via the contact form
- To improve website performance, usability, and design
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
- To comply with legal obligations under Indian law
- To analyze traffic patterns (via privacy-friendly analytics)
- To send important service-related updates (rare, only if necessary)
We never: sell your data, use it for targeted advertising, share it with data brokers, or use your affidavit content for any purpose other than generating your document.
04. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. We use minimal cookies for the following purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Can You Disable? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Remember dark/light mode preference | No (needed for functionality) |
| Analytics Cookies | Understand which pages are popular | Yes |
| Preference Cookies | Remember language choice (Hindi/English) | Yes |
You can disable cookies from your browser settings at any time. However, disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
05. Local Storage & Browser Data
Our website uses your browser's localStorage to save your theme preference (dark or light mode) and language setting. This data:
- Is stored only on your device
- Is never transmitted to our servers
- Can be cleared by you at any time via browser settings
- Does not identify you personally
Your affidavit data is never stored anywhere. It exists only in your current browser tab and is cleared when you refresh, close, or click "Clear".
06. Third-Party Services We Use
We use the following trusted third-party services to power our website:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Typography (Fraunces, Hind, JetBrains Mono) | IP address, browser info |
| Cloudflare CDN | Font Awesome icons, jQuery, QRCode.js | IP address, browser info |
| Google Analytics (if enabled) | Anonymous traffic analysis | Anonymized IP, page views |
| Formspree / Web3Forms (if used) | Contact form submission | Your contact message only |
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them if you have concerns. We do not use advertising trackers, Facebook Pixel, or cross-site tracking.
07. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Legal requirement: When required by law, court order, or government authority
- Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
- Business transfer: If our website is acquired or merged (users will be notified)
- With your consent: Only when you explicitly authorize us to do so
08. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption — All traffic is encrypted via SSL/TLS
- Client-side processing — Affidavit data never leaves your browser
- No database storage — We don't run a user database
- Regular security audits — We review our code periodically
- Minimal data collection — We only collect what's necessary
Important: While we take every reasonable precaution, no website can be 100% secure. Do not enter sensitive information (like Aadhaar or bank details) on public computers.
09. Data Retention
Our data retention policy is simple:
- Affidavit form data: Not stored at all — deleted when you close/refresh the page
- Contact form messages: Retained for 12 months for support reference, then deleted
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (standard Google Analytics period)
- Local storage (dark mode): Retained until you clear your browser
10. Your Rights
Under Indian and international data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Objection: Object to how we process your data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
- Complaint: File a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@affidavitformat.com. We respond within 30 days.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.
For affidavit generation by minors (e.g., for school admission), a parent or guardian must complete the process on their behalf.
12. International Users
AffidavitFormat.com is hosted and operated from India. If you access our website from outside India, please be aware that your data may be processed in India, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
For EU users: We comply with GDPR requirements, including lawful basis for processing and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California users: You have rights under CCPA, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
13. Legal Compliance
We comply with the following laws and regulations:
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
- IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — EU
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — USA
- Google AdSense Program Policies (if applicable)
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Display a notice on the homepage (for major changes)
- Notify registered users via email (if applicable)
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Privacy Officer: privacy@affidavitformat.com
- General Support: support@affidavitformat.com
- Postal Address: AffidavitFormat.com, New Delhi, India – 110001
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.
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