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Privacy Policy
Effective date: 01 April 2026 · Last updated: 01 April 2026
Quick Summary: harivids.in provides free BUSSID/BUSSIN mods, templates, and liveries, as well as free 3D models. We collect minimal data, use Google services, and respect your privacy rights under Indian and international law.
1. About Us
harivids.in is a venture of Scrolllist Web Solutions, based in Palakkad, Kerala, India. We provide free downloadable mods, templates, and liveries for BUSSID/BUSSIN, hosted via sharemods.com. We also offer free 3D models available directly on the website.
Contact for privacy matters: harivids@scrolllist.com
Contact for privacy matters: harivids@scrolllist.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- ›If you sign in using Google (Google OAuth / Google Sign-In): your name, email address, and profile picture as shared by Google.
- ›If you contact us: your name, email address, and message contents. This information is used solely to respond to your query and is retained for up to 1 year after our last correspondence, after which it is deleted.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- ›Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL.
- ›Device information: device type, screen resolution, language settings.
- ›Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 5 (Cookies) below.
- ›Usage data: which pages or download links you click, how long you stay on a page.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- ›Google AdSense: Google may collect information to serve personalised advertisements. See Section 6.
- ›Google Analytics (if used): aggregated, anonymised traffic statistics.
- ›Google Sign-In: basic profile data only with your consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- ›To operate the website and serve content/downloads — This is our core legitimate purpose. We process data to deliver pages, mod listings, and download links to you.
- ›To authenticate users via Google Sign-In — Only if you choose to sign in. We process your Google profile data solely to identify you on harivids.in. This is based on your consent.
- ›To display advertisements via Google AdSense — Google serves ads on our pages using cookies. This is based on your consent (given via our cookie banner) and our legitimate interest in keeping the site free.
- ›To analyse site traffic and improve content — We use aggregated, anonymised analytics to understand which content is popular and how the site can be improved. This is a legitimate purpose with minimal privacy impact.
- ›To respond to your queries — If you contact us by email, we use your details only to reply to you.
- ›To comply with legal obligations — We may process or retain data as required by Indian law (IT Act 2000, DPDP Act 2023) or a valid court order.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- ›Google LLC – for AdSense advertising, Google Sign-In authentication, and analytics. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- ›Scrolllist Web Solutions' hosting/CDN providers – for website operation.
- ›Law enforcement/regulators – if required by Indian law (IT Act 2000, DPDP Act 2023) or a valid court order.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website and deliver a better experience. Here is what we use and why:
Essential cookies keep the website functioning — things like session management and security. These are active for the duration of your visit and cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Analytics cookies are placed by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use harivids.in — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and where they come from. These last up to 2 years.
Advertising cookies are placed by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. Google uses these to limit how often you see the same ad and to measure ad effectiveness. These last up to 13 months.
Authentication cookies are set when you sign in using Google Sign-In, so you stay logged in during and across sessions. These last for your session or up to 30 days.
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full opt-out options.
EU/EEA/UK visitors: Under GDPR, we obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link in our footer.
Essential cookies keep the website functioning — things like session management and security. These are active for the duration of your visit and cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Analytics cookies are placed by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use harivids.in — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and where they come from. These last up to 2 years.
Advertising cookies are placed by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. Google uses these to limit how often you see the same ad and to measure ad effectiveness. These last up to 13 months.
Authentication cookies are set when you sign in using Google Sign-In, so you stay logged in during and across sessions. These last for your session or up to 30 days.
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full opt-out options.
EU/EEA/UK visitors: Under GDPR, we obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link in our footer.
6. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on harivids.in. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. You may opt out of personalised advertising:
- ›Google Ads Settings: google.com/settings/ads
- ›Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: optout.aboutads.info
- ›Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
7. Google Sign-In (OAuth)
- ›We only request the minimum necessary permissions (profile, email).
- ›We do not access your Gmail, contacts, Drive, or any other Google data beyond what you explicitly authorise.
- ›You can revoke harivids.in's access at any time via your Google Account permissions page: myaccount.google.com/permissions
- ›We comply with Google's API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
8. Third-Party Download Hosting (sharemods.com)
All mod, template, and livery download buttons on harivids.in redirect to sharemods.com. When you visit sharemods.com, their own privacy policy and terms apply — not ours. We do not receive your personal data from sharemods.com as a result of your download.
9. Data Retention
- ›Account data (Google Sign-In): retained as long as you have an account with us. Deleted upon request.
- ›Log/server data: up to 90 days for security/troubleshooting purposes.
- ›Analytics data: as per Google Analytics retention settings (default 26 months).
- ›Contact form data: up to 1 year after last correspondence.
10. Children's Privacy
harivids.in is a general-audience website. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (or under 18 where required by local law). BUSSID/BUSSIN-related content is intended for general audiences. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact harivids@scrolllist.com and we will delete it promptly.
COPPA Note (US visitors): We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not target advertising to children under 13.
COPPA Note (US visitors): We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not target advertising to children under 13.
11. Your Rights
11.1 Under Indian Law (DPDP Act 2023 / IT Act 2000)
- ›Right to access your personal data we hold
- ›Right to correct inaccurate personal data
- ›Right to erasure (deletion) of your personal data
- ›Right to nominate another person to exercise rights on your behalf
- ›Right to withdraw consent at any time
- ›Right to grievance redressal
11.2 Under GDPR (EU/EEA/UK visitors)
- ›Right of access (Art. 15)
- ›Right to rectification (Art. 16)
- ›Right to erasure / 'right to be forgotten' (Art. 17)
- ›Right to restrict processing (Art. 18)
- ›Right to data portability (Art. 20)
- ›Right to object to processing (Art. 21)
- ›Right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority
12. Data Security
- ›HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- ›Secure server infrastructure under Scrolllist Web Solutions
- ›Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- ›Regular security reviews
13. International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted in India. By using harivids.in, users from other countries (including the EU) consent to their data being processed in India. When we share data with Google LLC (a US company), this constitutes an international data transfer. Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses and other lawful transfer mechanisms.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website may also link to other third-party sites (forums, YouTube, etc.). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of harivids.in after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Grievance Officer
As required under Rule 5(9) of the IT (SPDI) Rules 2011 and the DPDP Act 2023, a Grievance Officer is designated below.
- ›Name: MADHU G VARMA
- ›Designation: Website Owner / Operator
- ›Company: Scrolllist Web Solutions
- ›Address: Mangalam, Chemmanamkadu, Kanjikode P.O, Palakkad, Kerala, India
- ›Email: harivids@scrolllist.com
- ›Response time: Within 30 days of receiving your grievance
17. Contact Us
harivids.in — A venture of Scrolllist Web Solutions
Palakkad, Kerala, India
Email: harivids@scrolllist.com
Website: https://harivids.in
Palakkad, Kerala, India
Email: harivids@scrolllist.com
Website: https://harivids.in
Questions? Email harivids@scrolllist.com — we respond within 30 days as required under Indian consumer protection law.harivids.in — A venture of Scrolllist Web Solutions, Palakkad, Kerala, India