Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 4, 2026
Contents
1. Information We Collect
When you register or use PVBuddha Post Job/Wanted, we may collect the following:
- Account information: username, email address, password (securely hashed with bcrypt), full name, phone number, city, state.
- Profile information: optional bio, website URL, avatar photo.
- Content you post: job listings, rent ads, audition posts, comments, likes, saves, uploaded images or links you provide.
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, timestamps, and interactions with posts.
- Cookies: session identifiers, authentication cookies, and preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account, verify your email, and let you log in.
- To display your posts, comments, and profile to other users.
- To send you transactional emails (email verification, password reset, notifications).
- To improve the platform — analyze trends, fix bugs, prevent abuse and spam.
- To show relevant ads via Google AdSense and similar ad partners.
- To comply with legal obligations under Indian law.
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in between visits (session cookies).
- Remember your preferences, filters, and location.
- Measure site traffic and understand how users interact with content.
- Allow third-party ad networks to display relevant ads.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of PVBuddha Post Job/Wanted (like staying logged in) may stop working.
4. Third-Party Services (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- Google may collect data such as your IP address, device type, browser, and browsing activity.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings .
- You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies at www.aboutads.info .
We do not control the cookies used by Google or other third-party ad networks. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share data in these cases:
- Publicly visible content: Posts, comments, and profile info you choose to publish are visible to all users of the platform.
- Service providers: Trusted partners who help us run the site (hosting, email delivery via Gmail SMTP).
- Legal requirements: When required by Indian law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of users.
6. Data Security
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (via PHP's
password_hash()) — we never store them in plain text. - All database queries use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection.
- The site is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
- Email verification and CAPTCHA systems protect against bots and unauthorized access.
- Admins can ban or remove accounts that violate our Terms of Service.
While we apply industry-standard security, no system is 100% immune. Please use a strong password and never share your login credentials.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account and post data as long as your account is active. When you delete a post or your account, related data (posts, comments, likes, saves) is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it longer.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you (via your profile page).
- Correct inaccurate information from your Settings page.
- Delete your account and associated content at any time by contacting us.
- Opt out of marketing emails (transactional emails like verification are required).
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies via browser settings.
9. Children's Privacy
PVBuddha Post Job/Wanted is not intended for children under 13 (or under 18 for job applications). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised policy. We recommend checking this page periodically.