Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BudgetGadget (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit https://www.budgetgadget.in (the “Site”).

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Forms & Emails: Name, email address, message content when you reach out.
• Newsletter Sign-Ups: Email address.

b. Automatically Collected Data

• Log Data: IP address, browser type & version, pages viewed, referral URLs, timestamps.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools (Google Analytics, affiliate tracking pixels) to understand how you use the Site and to deliver tailored content and ads.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To Provide & Improve Our Services: Personalize content, troubleshoot issues, optimize Site performance.
• Communications: Send newsletters, respond to your inquiries, alert you to new reviews or deals.
• Affiliate & Advertising: Track clicks on our affiliate links to earn commissions and to show relevant promotions.
• Legal Compliance & Security: Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies & Third-Party Tools

We partner with:

• Google Analytics for traffic analysis.
• Affiliate Networks (Amazon Associates, etc.) for link tracking.
• Social Plugins (Instagram, Twitter embeds).

Each third party has its own privacy policy—please review theirs to learn how they handle your data.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you). This helps us fund real-world product tests and keep the Site ad-free.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose data to:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us run the Site (hosting, email delivery).
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (SSL/TLS, secure hosting) to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure—use at your own risk.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for users aged 13+. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us to have it removed.

9. Your Rights & Choices

• Access & Correction: Email us to review or update your data.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or disable cookies via your browser settings.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last updated” date above and notify you via a banner or email.