Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 2026 Last updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information abhishekschauhan.com collects from visitors, how it is used, and what choices you have. This site is a personal blog operated by Abhishek Singhh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
This policy is written in plain language. If something is unclear, write to the contact address at the bottom of this page.
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to all visitors to abhishekschauhan.com, regardless of where you are located. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
2. What Information This Site Collects
This is a content-only blog. It does not have user accounts, paid subscriptions, or an online store. Data collection is therefore minimal.
2a. Information collected automatically
When you visit any website, certain technical information is collected automatically by the hosting infrastructure and any analytics tools running on the site. This may include:
- Your IP address (which may indicate your approximate location)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the page you came from before arriving here)
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected in aggregate and is used only to understand how the site is being read — which articles are popular, where visitors come from, and how the site performs technically. It is not used to identify you personally.
2b. Contact form or email submissions
If you contact the author via a contact form or email address listed on this site, the information you voluntarily provide — your name, email address, and the content of your message — will be received and stored for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
This information is not shared with third parties, used for marketing, or added to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
2c. Comments
If comments are enabled on this site, any name, email address, and comment content you submit will be stored. Email addresses submitted with comments are not displayed publicly. They are used only for comment moderation purposes.
3. Cookies
This site may use cookies — small text files stored in your browser — for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Analytics cookies: Used to understand aggregate visitor behaviour via tools such as Google Analytics. These cookies do not identify you personally. They collect information such as pages visited, session duration, and approximate geographic region.
Third-party cookies: If this site embeds content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube videos, social media posts, or external widgets), those platforms may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies. This site does not control third-party cookie behaviour.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some features of this site function.
4. Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics (or a similar analytics platform) to understand visitor behaviour in aggregate. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about how visitors use the site. Google’s privacy policy governs how that data is handled on their end and can be reviewed at google.com/policies/privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. How Information Is Used
Information collected by this site is used for:
- Understanding how content is being read and which topics are most useful to visitors
- Responding to direct inquiries or comments
- Improving the site’s content, structure, and performance
- Complying with legal obligations if required
This site does not:
- Sell your personal data to anyone
- Share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
- Use your data for automated profiling or decision-making
- Send unsolicited emails or newsletters without your explicit opt-in
6. Data Storage and Security
This site is hosted on a third-party hosting platform. Your data is stored on servers operated by that hosting provider, subject to their security practices. Reasonable technical measures are in place to protect data from unauthorised access. However, no system is completely secure and the author cannot guarantee absolute data security.
Data submitted via contact forms or email is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was submitted.
7. Your Rights Under Indian Law
This site operates under Indian law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). As a data principal under this Act, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data this site holds about you
- Correction of inaccurate personal data
- Erasure of your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations
- Grievance redressal — the right to raise a complaint about how your data is handled
To exercise any of these rights, write to the contact address below. Requests will be acknowledged within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are a visitor from the European Union or United Kingdom, you may also have rights under the GDPR or UK GDPR respectively. This site will make reasonable efforts to honour such requests consistent with applicable law.
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 18. The author does not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this site, please write to the contact address below and the information will be deleted promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Articles on this site link to external websites — news publications, research papers, and other resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to abhishekschauhan.com. The author is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practice, technology, or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact and Grievance Officer
For privacy-related requests, questions, or complaints:
Abhishek Singhh Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Website: abhishekschauhan.com
Grievances submitted in writing will be acknowledged within 7 business days and resolved within 30 days to the extent reasonably possible.