Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
At Pincodelist.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Pincodelist.com provides a comprehensive database of Indian postal codes, covering 154,797 post offices across 36 states and union territories with 19,478 unique pincodes.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide:
- Search queries (state names, district names, post office names, pincodes)
- Location data when using our DIGIPIN or distance calculator features
- Email address if you contact us through our contact form
2.2 Automatically Collected Information:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our postal code search services
- To process your search queries and display relevant results
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize our services
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To detect and prevent technical issues or fraudulent activities
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services to provide certain features and functionality, including but not limited to:
- Interactive mapping and location services
- Geocoding and address conversion services
- Analytics and website performance monitoring
- Content delivery and optimization services
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies as we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (mapping, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Search queries and usage data are typically retained for analytical purposes and may be anonymized after a reasonable period.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Opt-out of cookies through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@pincodelist.com
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: