Who We Are

Change of Name India (https://changeofname.in) is India's leading name change service platform, trusted since 2014. We assist individuals across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and other cities with legal name change services including affidavit preparation, newspaper publication, and gazette notification.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.

Information We Collect

When you use our website or submit a service request, we may collect:

Personal Information

• Full name (old and new)
• Email address and phone number
• Residential address
• Identity documents and supporting papers provided for legal processing
• Reason for name change

Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and website usage data
• Cookies and session data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Prepare and process your name change affidavit, newspaper advertisement, and gazette application
• Send you updates and notifications regarding your application status
• Deliver the approved gazette copy to your registered email address
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact or booking forms
• Improve our website functionality and service quality
• Prevent fraud, spam, and unauthorized access

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used to:

• Remember your login details and display preferences
• Store temporary session data when you visit our login or enquiry pages
• Retain comment or form details for your convenience

Login cookies typically remain active for two days. If you select "Remember Me," your session may stay active for up to two weeks. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of our website may be affected.

Comments

If you leave a comment on our website, we collect your name, email address, IP address, and browser details to help prevent spam. An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for a profile image. Approved comments and profile pictures may be publicly visible on the site.

Media & Document Uploads

If you upload documents or images to our website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to our site may be able to extract such data from downloadable files.

Embedded Content

Some pages on our website may include embedded content (videos, maps, or articles) from third-party platforms. These platforms may independently collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.

Sharing of Information

Change of Name India does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. Information may be shared only with:

• Legal professionals assisting in affidavit and gazette documentation
• Government authorities as required for official gazette filings
• Trusted service providers such as payment processors or spam detection services

Data Retention

• Comment data and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to support moderation.
• If you create an account, your profile information is stored for as long as your account is active.
• You may request to view, edit, or delete your personal data at any time (except your username).
• Certain data may be retained where required for legal, administrative, or security compliance.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for non-essential data use at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us through our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable rules, any grievances regarding the processing of your personal data may be directed to us via the contact details below. We aim to acknowledge and resolve complaints within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. All updates will be posted on this page with the revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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