Privacy Policy

Who We Are

ApplyNameChange.in (https://applynamechange.in) is a trusted online platform offering 100% legal name change services across India, including affidavit drafting, newspaper advertisement publishing, and Gazette notification support. Serving clients in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and beyond — including NRIs worldwide — we have assisted over 5,000 customers since 2014.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of every individual who uses our services.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or submit a name change enquiry, we may collect the following:

Personal Information

• Old name and new name
• Email address and phone number
• Residential address and location
• Identity documents submitted for legal processing, such as Aadhaar and PAN
• Reason for name change
• Payment information processed securely via third-party gateways

Technical Information

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

How We Use Your Information

• Draft your name change affidavit and submit gazette applications on your behalf
• Publish your name change advertisement in approved newspapers
• Communicate updates, application status, and gazette notifications
• Provide dedicated customer support
• Facilitate secure payment processing
• Improve our website and service quality
• Detect and prevent fraud or spam

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may retain enquiry preferences, store temporary session data, and enable secure login or display preferences.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Document Uploads

When you upload identity documents or photographs through our secure online portal, we handle these files solely for the purpose of processing your name change application. Please ensure uploaded files do not contain unnecessary embedded data such as EXIF GPS location data.

Embedded Content & Third-Party Links

Some pages may include embedded content or links to third-party platforms such as Google Maps, WhatsApp, or social media. These platforms operate independently and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Sharing of Information

ApplyNameChange.in does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared only with:

• Legal professionals and notaries
• Newspaper publishers
• Government authorities for Gazette submissions
• Secure payment gateway providers
• Spam detection or security services

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to complete your service, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, or enforce service agreements.

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.

Your Rights

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. Payments are processed securely, and we do not store sensitive payment card details on our servers.

Children's Privacy

Our services may be used on behalf of minors by parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 without verifiable parental consent.

Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, grievances regarding collection or use of personal data may be directed to us using the contact details below. We aim to acknowledge and resolve all complaints within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.