Last Updated: January 24, 2025
Welcome to www.manishchanda.net! I’m Manish Chanda, the sole creator and manager of this website. I value your privacy and am committed to protecting the personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your data, as well as your rights regarding that data. It also complies with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA). Please read this policy carefully. By using my website, you agree to the practices described here, to the extent permitted by law.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. I encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.
What Information I Collect
My website collects minimal personal information to provide a better user experience and respond to your inquiries. The information I collect includes:
- Contact Form Data: When you use the contact page, I collect your name and email address to respond to your messages or provide updates, such as newsletters, if you choose to subscribe.
- Usage Data: My website uses Google Analytics to automatically collect non-personal information about how you interact with the site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and the referring URL. This data helps me understand how my website is used and improve its performance.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: My website uses cookies and web beacons through Google Analytics and Google AdSense to enhance functionality and serve relevant ads. See the “Cookies” section below for details.
Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit my website. They help make your experience smoother and allow me to analyze site usage. My website uses both session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored longer to remember preferences, like language settings).
- Session Cookies: These help with site navigation, such as remembering your actions as you move between pages.
- Persistent Cookies: These store preferences, like your language choice, for future visits and help me understand which pages are most popular.
Third-Party Cookies and Web Beacons
I use Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which may place third-party cookies or web beacons on your device to collect anonymous usage data (e.g., click patterns, browser type) or serve personalized ads. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information or link data to your identity. Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to display ads based on your interests.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings to accept, block, or delete them. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting Google’s opt-out page. Note that blocking cookies may affect some website features, as certain cookies are necessary for proper functionality.
To learn more about or opt out of behavioral advertising, visit the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
- To Respond to You: Your name and email from the contact form are used to reply to your inquiries or send newsletters if you’ve subscribed.
- To Improve the Website: Google Analytics data helps me understand how visitors use my site, so I can enhance content and functionality.
- To Serve Ads: Google AdSense uses anonymous data to show relevant ads, which may include affiliate links that generate commissions if you make a purchase.
- To Meet Legal Obligations: I may use or retain data to comply with applicable laws, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities.
Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Residents)
If you’re in the EU or EEA, I process your data under the GDPR based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: I process your name and email when you voluntarily provide them via the contact form or subscribe to newsletters. I also rely on your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., Google AdSense). You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting me or adjusting cookie settings.
- Legitimate Interests: I use anonymous usage data (via Google Analytics) to improve my website’s performance and user experience, ensuring my interests don’t override your rights.
- Legal Obligations: I may process data to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to law enforcement requests or maintaining records for tax purposes.
I only process data for the purposes it was collected for, unless I have your consent or legal permission to use it otherwise.
How I Protect Your Data
I take your data security seriously. My website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your name and email during transmission. I also implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.
Data Breach Notification
If a data breach occurs that may significantly affect your rights, I will notify you as soon as possible with details about the breach, its likely impact, and contact information for further assistance.
Data Retention
I keep your personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact Form Data: Your name and email are retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry or provide newsletters (if subscribed). You can request deletion at any time.
- Usage Data: Anonymous data from Google Analytics or Google AdSense is retained for analysis purposes but is not linked to your identity.
- Legal Requirements: I may keep data longer if required by law (e.g., for tax or legal compliance).
Data no longer needed is securely deleted.
Data Sharing and Transfers
I do not share or sell your personal information (name and email) with anyone unless you explicitly consent or I’m required by law (e.g., to comply with a court order or law enforcement request). If data is shared with third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms for newsletters), they are bound by strict contracts to protect your data in line with GDPR and other privacy laws.
My website is hosted and managed in United States of America. If you’re in the EU/EEA, your data may be transferred outside the EEA. I ensure any such transfers comply with GDPR through appropriate safeguards, like standard contractual clauses.
Your Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
If you’re in the EU or EEA, you have the following GDPR rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data I hold about you.
- Correction: Ask me to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data when it’s no longer needed.
- Restriction: Limit how I process your data in certain cases.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests (e.g., analytics).
- Data Portability: Request your data in a transferable format.
- Withdraw Consent: Stop processing based on your consent (e.g., newsletters or cookies).
To exercise these rights, contact me at contact@manishchanda.net. I’ll respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
Website Disclaimer
My website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. I strive to provide accurate and helpful content, but I cannot guarantee its completeness or suitability for your needs. You use the website at your own risk.
Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or how to exercise your rights, please reach out to me at:
Email: contact@manishchanda.net
I’m committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.