Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how kishnaxai.in ("the Site"), operated by Kishna Kushwaha, collects, uses, and handles information when you visit this website. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
This is a personal portfolio and blog website. We do not have user accounts, forms requiring personal data, or checkout flows. However, the following data may be collected automatically:
- Usage Data — Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/city level) via analytics tools.
- Cookies — Small files stored in your browser by third-party services (see Section 3).
- IP Address — Collected by hosting infrastructure (Netlify/Cloudflare) for security and performance purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
Any data collected is used solely to:
- Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Improve Site performance and content
- Protect the Site from abuse or malicious traffic
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party.
3. Third-Party Services
This Site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google AdSense — Displays ads and uses cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics (if enabled) — Tracks anonymized site usage statistics.
- Cloudflare — Provides CDN, DDoS protection, and performance optimization. May process IP addresses and request metadata.
- Netlify — Hosts this website. May log access requests for operational purposes.
4. Cookies
This Site uses cookies primarily through Google AdSense. These cookies help Google display ads relevant to you. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads at google.com/settings/ads.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data held about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Disable cookies via your browser settings
For EU/EEA users, this Site complies with GDPR principles. For California residents, this Site respects CCPA rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
6. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers directly. Any data processed by third-party services (Google, Cloudflare, Netlify) is subject to their respective retention policies.
7. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Kishna Kushwaha
📧 kishnaxai@gmail.com
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