Privacy Policy

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Welcome to the Social Registry WB Annapurna Bhandar, a project of the Government of West Bengal (GoWB) supported by the World Bank. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website, socialregistry.wb.gov.in (or social-registry-wb.online).

Introduction

The Social Registry is an integrated information system designed to provide a one-stop platform for social protection programs in West Bengal. Our goal is to ensure transparency, accountability, and secure handling of your data.

Data Collection

• We collect personal data, including but not limited to, name, Aadhaar number, address, and bank account details, for the purpose of registration and determination of eligibility for social programs.
• Data is collected through online forms, offline data entry, and integration with other government databases.
• We also collect usage data, such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, to improve our website and services.

Use of Data

• Your data is used to verify your eligibility for social programs, including but not limited to, the Annapurna Yojana and other social pensions.
• We share your data with authorized government agencies and banks to disburse benefits and provide services.
• We use cookies to enhance your experience, and to analyze website performance.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your login information
• Track your progress through our website
• Understand how you interact with our website

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

User Rights

• You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data.
• You can withdraw your consent to data collection and processing at any time.
• You can contact us at [email protected] to exercise your rights.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security measures are foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.