Last Updated: 20 January 2026
At DearnessAllowance.net, your privacy and personal data are extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and tools. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://dearnessallowance.net
We are a team committed to providing accurate information, tools, and resources related to Dearness Allowance (DA), salary structures, and pensions. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of our site, including those using our DA Calculator, reading articles, or submitting comments.
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the following information:
- The data entered in the comments form (name, email, website, message)
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam and ensure security
We may also create an anonymized string (hash) from your email address and provide it to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once a comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) may be visible to the public in connection with your comment.
3. Media
If you upload images or media to the website, please be mindful of embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
- Visitors to the site can potentially download and extract location data from images you upload.
- We recommend removing location information from images before uploading for privacy protection.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and provide additional functionality:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. This ensures you do not have to re-enter your details for future comments. These cookies last for one year.
- Login: If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when the browser is closed. Additional login cookies may include:
- Login cookies: Save your login information for 2 days
- Screen options cookies: Store your display choices for 1 year
- “Remember Me” cookies: Persist login for 2 weeks
- Post editing cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved with the post ID for 1 day, with no personal data
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and posts on our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.
- Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has directly visited the third-party site.
- These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor interactions with the embedded content, including if you are logged in to their platform.
We are not responsible for the data practices of these third-party websites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Some exceptions include:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Other than this, your personal data remains private and secure.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Any comments you leave, along with metadata (like IP address), are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
- Registered users (if any): Personal information provided during registration is stored in your user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information, except the username, which cannot be changed.
- Website administrators may have access to personal data to manage the website and provide services.
8. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request an exported copy of all personal data we hold about you, including comments and profile information.
- Erasure: Request that we delete any personal data we hold about you, subject to legal or administrative obligations.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
To exercise your rights, contact us via the email provided below.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
- Data submitted via comments or forms may be processed by automated services, such as spam detection software, to protect the site from malicious activity.
- All personal data collected is stored securely on our servers and is not transferred to unauthorized third parties.
10. Security of Your Data
We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
- DearnessAllowance.net may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, tools, or legal requirements.
- We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how your data is collected, used, and protected.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us:
Phone: +44 7456 063490
Email: teamoutreachspider@gmail.com
Website: https://dearnessallowance.net