Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to saurav.dev ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.saurav.dev (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information when you reach out to us via email or contact forms
• Comments or feedback you provide
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Device information (device type, screen resolution)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website
• To improve and personalize user experience
• To analyze website usage and performance
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To send you technical notices and support messages
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information helps us improve our website and content.

Google Analytics cookies include:

• _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
• _ga_[ID]: Maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
• _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
• _gat: Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: sidharthansaurav@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.saurav.dev