Privacy Policy

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At https://shantanupatel.com/, your privacy is important to us.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. Our mission is to share knowledge, foster learning, and help individuals grow. We’re committed to maintaining your trust and ensuring a safe, respectful experience for all visitors.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to improve your experience and provide valuable content. This may include:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, or contact information if you voluntarily submit it (e.g., through a contact form, newsletter sign-up, or comment section).
• Non-Personal Information: Such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected through cookies and analytics tools.
   

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver relevant content and improve user experience
• Respond to your inquiries or comments
• Send occasional updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
• Monitor website performance and understand audience engagement

We never sell your personal information.

3. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies (small files stored on your device) and third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our content and services.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites for reference or educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their policies when you visit them.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR (for European Economic Area visitors):

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis (e.g., your consent, a contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interest).

Under CCPA (for California residents):

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request the deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Access your personal information in a portable format
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To make a CCPA request, please contact us at shantanu.patel@gmail.com and include “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page occasionally. Changes will be effective as of the updated date listed at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

📧shantanu.patel@gmail.com
🌐https://shantanupatel.com/

Thank you for trusting https://shantanupatel.com/

Your privacy and peace of mind are part of our commitment to serve and support your journey of learning.