Disclaimer
Liability Disclaimer
The information contained in this Web Site has been prepared solely for the purpose of providing information about Department of Posts, Government of India to interested parties, and is not in any way binding on Department of Posts.
This Web Site has been compiled in good faith by Department of Posts , but no representation is made or warranty given (either express or implied) as to the completeness or accuracy of the information it contains. You are therefore requested to verify this information before you act upon it by calling the concerned Post office.
By accessing this Web Site, you agree that Department of Posts will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of the information and the material contained in this Web Site.
The copyright in the material contained in this Web Site belongs to and remains solely with Department of Posts. Your access to it does not imply a licence to reproduce and/or distribute this information and you are not allowed to any such act without the prior approval of Department of Posts.
Hyperlinking Policy
We do not object to you linking directly to the information that is hosted on our site and no prior permission is required for the same. However, we would like you to inform us about any links provided to our site so that you can be informed of any changes or updations therein. Also, we do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on your site. Our Department’s pages must load into a newly opened browser window of the user.
Alternate Hyperlinking Policy
Prior permission is required before hyperlinks are directed from any website to this site. Permission for the same, stating the nature of the content of the pages from where the link has to be given and the exact language of the Hyperlink should be obtained by sending a request at email address of the Department of Posts
Indication of leaving the Government Website
This link shall take you to a page outside the website URL. For any query regarding the contents of the linked page, please contact the webmaster of the concerned website.
Privacy Statement
Thanks for visiting website of Department of Posts, and reviewing our privacy policy.
We collect no personal information, like names or addresses, when you visit our website. If you choose to provide that information to us, it is only used to fulfill your request for information.
We do collect some technical information when you visit to make your visit seamless. The section below explains how we handle and collect technical information when you visit our website.
Information collected and stored automatically
When you browse, read pages, or download information on this website, we automatically gather and store certain technical information about your visit. This information never identifies who you are. The information we collect and store about your visit is listed below:
The internet domain of your service provider (e.g. mtnl.net.in) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you’re surfing the web) from which you access our website.
The type of browser (such as Firefox, Netscape, or Internet Explorer) and operating system (Windows, Linux) used to access our site.
The date and time you accessed our site.
The pages/URLs you have visited and
If you reached this website from another website, the address of that referring website.
This information is only used to help us make the site more useful for you. With this data, we learn about the number of visitors to our site and the types of technology our visitors use. We never track or record information about individuals and their visits.
Cookies
When you visit some websites, they may download small pieces of software on your computer/browsing device known as cookies. Some cookies collected personal information to recognise your computer in the future. We only use non-persistent cookies or "per-session cookies".
Per-session cookies server technical purposes, like providing seamless navigation through this website. These cookies do not collect personal information on users and they are deleted as soon as you leave our website. The cookies do not permanently record data and they are not stored on your computer’s hard drive. The cookies are stored in memory and are only available during an active browser session. Again, once you close your browser, the cookie disappears.
If you send us personal information for any purpose other than to respond to you (for example, to respond to your questions or provide subscriptions you have chosen). If you choose to provide us with personal information - like filling out a Contact Us form, with an e-mail address or postal address, and submitting it to us through the website - we use that information to respond to your message, and to help you get the information you’ve requested. We only share the information you give us with another Government agency if your question relates to that agency, or as otherwise required by law.
Our website never collects information or creates individual profiles for commercial marketing. While you must provide an e-mail address for a localized response to any incoming questions or comments to us, we recommend that you do NOT include any other personal information.
Site Security
For site security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, this Government computer system employs commercial software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage.
Except for authorized law enforcement investigations, no other attempts are made to identify individual users or their usage habits. Raw data logs are uses for no other purposes and are scheduled for regular deletion.
Unauthorised attempts to upload information or change information on this service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Indian IT Act.
Alternate Privacy Policy Statement (in case a website does not collect any personal data)
As a general rule, this website does not collect Personal Information about you when you visit the site. You can generally visit the site without revealing Personal Information, unless you choose to provide such information.
Site Visit data
This website records your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes – your server’s address; the name of the top-level domain from which you access the Internet (for example, .gov, .com, .in, etc.); the type of browser you use; the data and time you access the site; the pages you have accessed and the documents downloaded and the previous Internet address from which you linked directly to the site.
We will not identify users or their browsing activities, except when a law enforcement agency may exercise a warrant to inspect the service provider’s logs.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of software code that an internet web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site. This site does not use cookies.
Email Management
Your email address will only be recorded if you choose to send a message. It will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and will not be added to a mailing list. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be disclosed, without your consent.
Collection of Personal Information
If you are asked for any other Personal Information you will be informed how it will be used if you choose to give it. If at any time you believe the principles referred to in this privacy statement have not been followed, or have any other comments on these principles, please notify the webmaster through the contact us page.
Note:
The use of the term "Personal Information" in this privacy statement refers to any information from which your identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.