Welcome to FCS UP Portal (fcsupportal.in). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit and use our website.
By using fcsupportal.in, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
About This Website
FCS UP Portal is an independent informational website that provides guides and information related to Uttar Pradesh food and logistics services, ration cards, farmer registration, food distribution, and other related online services.
fcsupportal.in is not an official website of the Government of Uttar Pradesh or the Food and Logistics Department, Uttar Pradesh.
We do not claim to represent or be affiliated with any government department or government authority.
Information We Collect
We generally do not require visitors to create an account or provide personal information to read the content available on our website.
However, certain information may be collected automatically when you visit the website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- General website usage information
This information is generally collected through standard web technologies, analytics tools, cookies, or similar technologies.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us through our Contact Us page, email, or another communication method, you may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message or feedback
- Other information you choose to provide
We use this information only for responding to your inquiry, feedback, or request.
Please do not send sensitive personal information, passwords, OTPs, Aadhaar numbers, bank details, or other confidential information through our website’s contact forms.
Cookies
FCS UP Portal may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use the website, and provide a better browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
Google AdSense and Advertising
We may use Google AdSense or other third-party advertising services to display advertisements on our website.
These advertising providers may use cookies and similar technologies to show advertisements based on a user’s visit to this website or other websites.
Google and its advertising partners may use information such as cookies or advertising identifiers to provide, measure, and improve advertisements.
Users may be able to manage or personalize their advertising preferences through Google’s available advertising settings.
We do not directly control the information collected by third-party advertising providers. Their data collection and use are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as:
- Website analytics services
- Advertising services
- Security and performance services
- Embedded content
- External links to government websites and other useful resources
These third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party services when you interact with them.
External Links
Our website may contain links to official government websites and other external websites for reference and convenience.
When you click an external link and leave fcsupportal.in, you are subject to the privacy policy and terms of the website you visit.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of external websites.
How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve website content and user experience
- Understand website traffic and usage
- Respond to user inquiries
- Identify and resolve technical problems
- Maintain website security
- Prevent abuse, spam, or fraudulent activity
- Improve our services and informational guides
- Display and measure advertisements
We do not sell or rent visitors’ personal information.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through our website.
However, no website, server, or method of transmitting information over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Therefore, while we make reasonable efforts to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website provides general informational content and is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating user profiles or accounts.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review and, where appropriate, remove the information.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including website operation, security, analytics, legal obligations, and responding to inquiries.
The retention period may vary depending on the type and purpose of the information.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
You may also:
- Disable cookies through your browser.
- Limit certain advertising personalization options.
- Contact us regarding information you have voluntarily provided.
- Request clarification about how information submitted to us is handled.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact Us page.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, advertising practices, legal requirements, or other operational reasons.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated Last Updated date.
We recommend checking this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of fcsupportal.in, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
Important Disclaimer
FCS UP Portal is an independent informational website. We are not the official website of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Food and Logistics Department, or any other government authority.
For official applications, registrations, documents, eligibility, or government services, users should always verify the latest information through the relevant official government website.