Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 14, 2026
Introduction
The SVEEP Kottayam Voter Pledge Portal ("Website") is an official initiative of the District Election Office, Kottayam, under the Election Commission of India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Information We Collect
When you take the voter pledge on our website, we collect the following information:
- Full Name (as per official ID)
- Phone Number (10-digit mobile number)
- Timestamp of pledge submission
We may also automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Access times and dates
How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- Generate your official voter pledge certificate
- Maintain records of pledge submissions for SVEEP initiatives
- Compile anonymous statistics for voter awareness programs
- Send important election-related notifications (if opted in)
- Improve our website and services
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
- Secure cloud storage with Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Regular security audits and updates
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention & Your Rights
Your pledge data is retained for the duration of SVEEP programs and may be archived for historical record-keeping purposes by the Election Commission.
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at ceo@kerala.gov.in
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
District Election Office, Kottayam
District Collectorate, Kottayam, Kerala - 686002
Phone: 0481-2560123 | Email: ceo@kerala.gov.in