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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

At VFS Slot Checker Tool (https://vfsslotcheckertool.blogspot.com/), we respect your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. Our site shares blog posts and tips only; we do not run auto‑booking or paid services.

1. What We Collect

  • Contact Data (optional): If you email us or submit a form, we may receive your name, email, and message content.
  • Usage Data: Standard log data (IP, browser, device, pages viewed, timestamps) for security and performance.
  • Cookies & Similar Tech: Used for basic functionality and aggregated analytics (e.g., Google services).

2. How We Use Information

  • To respond to your messages and support requests.
  • To maintain, protect, and improve site performance and content quality.
  • To understand aggregated traffic patterns (which pages are helpful, load issues, etc.).

3. What We Do Not Do

  • We do not offer auto‑booking, payment collection, or account creation.
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
  • We do not request sensitive IDs or passport data.

4. Legal Bases (where applicable)

  • Consent: When you contact us, you consent to our use of your message to reply.
  • Legitimate Interests: Site security, fraud prevention, analytics, and content improvement.

5. Data Sharing

  • Service providers used to operate Blogger/Google services and analytics may process data under their policies.
  • We may disclose information if required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.

6. Cookies & Controls

  • You can control cookies via your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect certain features.
  • Third‑party services (e.g., Google) may set their own cookies; see their privacy pages for details.

7. Third‑Party Links

Our blog may link to external websites for reference. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.

8. Data Retention

  • Contact emails: retained as long as needed to address your inquiry, then periodically deleted.
  • Aggregated analytics: kept in non‑identifying form for trend analysis.

9. Security

  • Transport security (HTTPS) and platform‑level safeguards.
  • Access to any contact messages is limited to maintainers with a need to know.

10. Your Rights

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of contact data you sent us.
  • Opt out of non‑essential cookies via your browser settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our content is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for prompt removal.

12. International Visitors

If you access our site from outside our hosting region, your data may be processed in other countries with different laws. By using the site, you consent to this processing.

13. Affiliation & Scope

We are not affiliated with VFS Global, any embassy, or any government. We cover VFS‑supported countries except USA. Our content is educational.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version.

15. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at vfsslotcheckertool@gmail.com.