Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Akhil Kakar's website. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website and use my services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on my website. By using my website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you interact with my website, I may collect the following information:

• Account Information: When you sign in using email authentication, I collect your email address and name.
• Comments and Interactions: Content you post in comments, including text and timestamps.
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to my newsletter.
• Contact Information: Name, email, and message content when you contact me through forms.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use my website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking: I use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyse website traffic.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To verify your identity and provide access to commenting and interactive features.
• Communication: To send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide updates about my content.
• Content Personalisation: To display your profile information when you comment or interact with the website.
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use my website and improve my services.
• Security: To protect against unauthorised access, fraud, and other malicious activities.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: I use Supabase for authentication and database services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorise me to share your information.

5. Data Retention

I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account or request data deletion, I will remove your personal information from my active databases within 30 days.

6. Data Deletion Instructions

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time. To delete your data:

To request deletion of your data from my website:

1. Send an email to akhil.kakar@gmail.com
2. Include "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line
3. Provide your registered email address and name
4. Specify which data you want deleted (account, comments, newsletter subscription, etc.)

I will process your request within 30 days and send you a confirmation email once your data has been deleted. Please note that some information may be retained in my backup systems for a limited period as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (see Section 6)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at akhil.kakar@gmail.com.

8. Security

I implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

My website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me, and I will delete such information from my systems.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. I ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on my website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help me:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use my website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide personalised content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of my website.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me:

14. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including:

• Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 for users in Australia
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations