Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bharat Bargains ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you use our web application available at Bharat Bargains (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Company Details
Business Name: Bharat Bargains
Address: 2-107, Main Road, Near Ramalayam, Koppavaram, India, 533346
Contact Email: support@bharat-bargains.com

2. Data Collection

2.1 Account Creation
When you create an account with us, we collect the following personal information: Full Name, Email Address, Username, Date of Birth, and Gender.

2.2 Billing Information
For billing purposes, we collect: Mobile Number with Country Code, Door Number/Street/Area, Pincode, City, State, and Country.

2.3 Transaction Data & Proprietary Processing
We collect your IP address when you place an order, make a transaction, or during account sign in to prevent fraud and illegal activities. We do not use third-party payment gateways. All payments are processed securely through our own proprietary payment server. We collect transaction details such as UTR Number, Transaction Amount, and Date/Time to facilitate and verify your transactions securely in-house.

2.4 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services including Google Recaptcha. These services may have their own privacy policies and practices, which we encourage you to review.

2.5 eKYC Data Collection
To provide secure access to certain services, we may collect the following eKYC details from users after account creation if triggered by our security systems: Government-issued Identity Number (such as PAN or securely masked Aadhaar), Name as per Document, and Date of Birth (for age verification). This data is collected only after obtaining user consent and is used for identity verification, fraud prevention, chargeback mitigation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Data Use

We use the data collected, including eKYC details, for the following purposes:

  • Identity Verification: To confirm user authenticity using official documents.
  • Fraud Prevention & Chargeback Mitigation: To prevent fraudulent transactions and provide verified user information to banks if disputes arise.
  • Age Verification: To confirm that the user is 18 years or older before granting access to services.
  • Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To comply with requests from RBI, banks, and government authorities as required by law.
  • Service Improvement: To analyze user demographics and enhance our services.

eKYC data will never be used for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your Game User ID and Server ID with third parties (such as game publishers) to facilitate transactions like game top-ups. We collect these details directly from you in a transparent manner to ensure clarity and ease of use.

eKYC data is never shared with third parties except under the following conditions:

  • To RBI, banks, or government authorities when legally required.
  • For chargeback disputes, where we provide verified user identity details to the corresponding bank.

We do not sell, rent, or share sensitive identity data with any unauthorized third party.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information and employ a range of security measures to ensure its safety. Our practices include using industry-standard encryption, implementing strict access controls, and employing robust server protection strategies. We continuously monitor our systems to detect and address potential security threats.

  • All eKYC data is encrypted and stored securely using AES-256 encryption standards.
  • Only authorized personnel have access to decrypted eKYC data for compliance and legal requests.
  • We follow industry-standard security practices and compliance protocols to protect identity data from unauthorized access.

6. User Rights

You have the right to modify your profile data, subject to periodic security reviews to prevent account fraud. If you request the deletion of your data, we will process this request provided there are no pending or incomplete transactions.

Data Deletion: If users request account deletion, their eKYC and profile data will be permanently erased, unless it is required to be retained for ongoing legal investigations, compliance audits, or chargeback disputes.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Google AdSense and Google reCAPTCHA on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve specific functions related to personalized advertising and tracking ad performance. Google reCAPTCHA is used strictly for security purposes to prevent automated bot attacks. For details on how these services collect and process data, or to opt-out of personalized advertising, please refer to Google's respective privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is strictly for users aged 18 and above.

eKYC verification is used for age confirmation by verifying official details before allowing users to access restricted services. If any user under 18 is found to have provided false information, their account will be terminated immediately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to comply with applicable laws and regulations. We will inform you of any significant changes via email and a pop-up notification on our website. Changes will be communicated in advance.

If there are significant changes regarding eKYC data collection or usage, we will proactively notify users via email and website notifications.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@bharat-bargains.com.

12. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically, you agree to:

  • Data Collection: We collect personal data to facilitate transactions, provide services, and ensure the security of our Site.
  • Purpose: Your data will be used solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  • Consent Withdrawal: You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at support@bharat-bargains.com. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

By providing identity documents, you expressly consent to:

  • The collection, storage, and encrypted handling of eKYC data.
  • The use of this data for identity verification, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.
  • The sharing of eKYC data only with banks or government authorities in case of disputes or legal requirements.

If you do not consent to eKYC verification when requested by our security systems, you will not be able to access restricted features or complete flagged transactions on our services.