At SalaryAlert.com, your privacy is not just a checkbox — it’s our commitment. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your data in full compliance with Indian law (DPDP 2023, IT Act 2000), international data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), and Google AdSense and Publisher Center best practices.
Who We Are
SalaryAlert.com is an Indian-origin independent media website that provides verified information, updates, and analysis on salary hikes, DA announcements, pay commissions, pensions, central & state government salary structures, EPFO, retirement rules, and private sector salary trends.
We serve:\
- Central & State government employees
- Pensioners and retirees
- PSU staff
- Private professionals
- HR & payroll analysts
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of SalaryAlert.com, including readers, subscribers, and visitors globally.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect information to improve your experience and fulfill our responsibilities as a trusted information platform.
a) Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name (when contacting us or subscribing to newsletter)
- Email address (for contact, feedback, newsletters)
- Any content you submit through comment forms or contact forms
b) Information Automatically Collected
When you browse SalaryAlert.com, we collect:
- IP address
- Device type (mobile/desktop)
- Operating system & browser type
- Country/region (based on IP)
- Referrer (e.g., Google, Facebook, WhatsApp)
- Pages viewed, time spent, bounce rate
- Device identifiers via cookies
This is done anonymously and used for analytics only.
c) Information Collected via Third-Party Tools
We use the following third-party services:
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic analysis |
| Google AdSense | Personalized & contextual ads |
| MailerLite | Email list management (if opted-in) |
| Cloudflare | Site speed, security, firewall |
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide relevant, accurate content
- To improve site speed, navigation, and structure
- To personalize your reading experience
- To serve Google AdSense-compliant advertisements
- To respond to your queries and feedback
- To send email updates (only if you subscribe)
- To detect spam or fraudulent activity
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We never sell or rent your data to advertisers, agencies, or third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar tools to enhance your experience and serve relevant content.
What We Track:
- Session data (time spent, clicked posts)
- Ad performance (clicks, impressions)
- Returning user behavior
- Language & country preferences
You can clear or manage cookies via your browser at any time.
We also offer a GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner.
Legal Grounds for Processing (GDPR & Indian DPDP)
We process your data based on:
- Consent (for newsletters, cookies)
- Legitimate Interest (site security, analytics)
- Legal Obligation (court orders, fraud protection)
- Contractual Need (responding to your queries)
How We Protect Your Data
We use:
- HTTPS encryption site-wide
- Firewall and DDoS protection (via Cloudflare)
- 2FA & secure login systems for admin access
- Regular malware scans and uptime monitoring
- Limited data retention policies
Your data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing (GDPR Art. 21)
- File a complaint with your local data authority
Indian users can email us under the DPDP Act 2023 provisions to request or delete their personal data.
Third-Party Links
Our articles may link to external sites (e.g., gov.in portals, Pay Commission PDFs). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We recommend reading their respective privacy policies before engaging with them.
Children’s Data
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have unintentionally done so, please contact us and we will delete such data immediately.
AdSense & Publisher Compliance
We fully comply with:
- Google AdSense Program Policies
- Google News & Publisher Center Guidelines
- User Data Protection and Cookie Consent rules
- Prohibitions on click fraud, personalized targeting abuse, or misleading ads
We maintain full transparency on ad placement and labeling (“Sponsored” or “Advertisement”).
Grievance Redressal & Contact
For any privacy concern, request, or data issue, contact us on:
Email: contact@salaryalert.com
We respond to all verified user requests within 15 business days under applicable Indian & international laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or site operations. If changes are significant, you will be notified via banner or email.
The updated version will always be available on this page with the Last Updated date.
Consent
By using SalaryAlert.com, you consent to this privacy policy and the terms laid out within.