Overview
This is a static portfolio and blog — it doesn't run a backend, doesn't ask you to create an account, and doesn't have any forms that collect personal information. The only way to reach out is via the email or social links on the site, and any information you share that way is shared voluntarily and directly with me.
Information Collected
This site uses Google Analytics (GA4) to understand overall traffic, such as which pages get visited and how people generally arrive here. Google Analytics collects information like your approximate location (derived from IP address, which Google truncates before storage), device and browser type, pages viewed, and how long you spend on the site. This data is aggregated and I don't use it to identify you personally.
Beyond that, the only other data generated by a visit is what your browser and my hosting provider exchange to serve the page — things like your IP address, browser type, and the pages requested. This is standard server-log information common to virtually every website on the internet, is retained only by the hosting provider's infrastructure, and is not used by me to identify or profile individual visitors.
If you email me directly (for example, via a mailto: link), I receive whatever
information you choose to include in that email — such as your name, email address, and
message content. That information is used only to respond to you and is not sold, rented, or
shared with third parties.
Cookies & Tracking
Google Analytics sets cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) in your
browser to distinguish visitors and measure site usage across visits. These cookies are set by
Google, not by any code I write myself, and are governed by
Google's Privacy Policy.
No advertising or retargeting cookies are used on this site.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by using your browser's built-in cookie controls or a tracker-blocking extension. Doing so won't affect your ability to use the site.
Third-Party Services
The site relies on a small number of third-party services to function:
- Google Analytics — measures site traffic and usage, as described above, under Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts — typefaces are loaded from Google's servers, which may log standard request data (such as IP address) under Google's own privacy policy.
- Hosting & CDN — the site is served by a static hosting provider, which processes standard access logs to deliver pages.
Links to external profiles like LinkedIn and Medium are provided for convenience. Visiting those sites is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one.
Data Retention & Security
Since this site doesn't collect or store personal data beyond routine hosting logs, there's no personal database to retain or secure. Any email correspondence is kept only as long as reasonably useful for context on an ongoing conversation, and you can ask me to delete it at any time.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and I don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13.
Your Rights
If you've emailed me and would like to know what information I hold about you, or would like it corrected or deleted, just ask — reach out at the email address below and I'll act on it promptly. This applies regardless of where you're located, including under frameworks like the GDPR or CCPA.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the site or to legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy or how your information is handled? Email bedanta.product@gmail.com.