{"id":4462,"date":"2026-05-28T17:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in\/updates\/?page_id=4462"},"modified":"2026-05-28T17:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:31:52","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in\/updates\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PRIVACY POLICY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effective Date: 28\/05\/2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Cockroach Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Cockroach Republic collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use our website, services, forms, or communication channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using <a href=\"https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in\/\">https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in<\/a>, you agree to the practices described in this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHO WE ARE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cockroach Republic is an independent platform focused on governance, transparency, public awareness, institutional accountability, youth issues, education, and civic analysis in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in\/\">https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact:<br><a href=\"mailto:contact@cockroachrepublic.in\">contact@cockroachrepublic.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INFORMATION WE COLLECT<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Information You Provide Voluntarily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect information you submit directly through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>contact forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>newsletter subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feedback forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>corruption reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>community applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>email communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>message content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>uploaded documents or screenshots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social links (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Automatically Collected Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>browser type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pages visited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>time spent on pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>referral sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cookies and analytics data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use collected information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>respond to inquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve website functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analyze platform performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>detect spam or misuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>review submitted reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communicate updates or responses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintain website security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell personal data to advertisers or third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CORRUPTION REPORTS &amp; SENSITIVE SUBMISSIONS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you submit reports related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>corruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>governance failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paper leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>administrative misconduct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>public system irregularities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">please avoid sharing unnecessary personal or sensitive information unless required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While we take reasonable precautions, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users submit information at their own discretion and responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COOKIES &amp; ANALYTICS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cockroach Republic may use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analytics tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>performance tracking technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to understand user interaction and improve website functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can disable cookies through browser settings if preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">THIRD-PARTY SERVICES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use third-party services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>analytics providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hosting services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>embedded social media platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>external links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>email communication tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These third-party platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cockroach Republic is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DATA SECURITY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take reasonable measures to help protect information against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>unauthorized access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>misuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>alteration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spam attacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>malicious activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, internet-based systems can never be completely secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We cannot guarantee absolute security of submitted data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DATA RETENTION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may retain submitted information for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>communication purposes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>moderation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>security review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>platform improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legal compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information may be deleted periodically when no longer necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHILDREN\u2019S PRIVACY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cockroach Republic is not intended for children under the age of 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YOUR RIGHTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on applicable laws, users may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>access to submitted information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>correction of inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deletion requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communication opt-outs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For such requests:<br>\ud83d\udce9 <a href=\"mailto:contact@cockroachrepublic.in\">contact@cockroachrepublic.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EXTERNAL LINKS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may contain links to external websites, reports, or social platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are not responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>third-party content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>external privacy practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>external security standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users should review third-party policies separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">POLICY UPDATES<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>legal changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>platform improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>security updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>operational changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated versions will be posted on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONTACT US<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For privacy-related concerns or questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce9 <a href=\"mailto:contact@cockroachrepublic.in\">contact@cockroachrepublic.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in\/\">https:\/\/cockroachrepublic.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transparency matters. Accountability matters. Privacy matters.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cockroach Republic<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective Date: 28\/05\/2026 Welcome to Cockroach Republic. Your privacy matters to us. 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