Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 14, 2024
Overview
This website (nikhil09.dev) is a personal portfolio and blog. Your privacy is important to me. This policy explains what data is collected and how it's used.
Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects anonymous data including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Your approximate location (city/country level, not precise)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referral source (how you found this site)
- Screen resolution and language settings
What We Don't Collect
This website does NOT collect:
- Personal information (name, email, phone number)
- Passwords or login credentials (no user accounts exist)
- Financial information or payment details
- Precise geolocation data
- Any data when you browse in incognito/private mode
Cookie Usage
Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish between unique visitors and track sessions. These cookies are anonymized and don't contain personal information.
You can opt out of tracking by:
- Using your browser's incognito/private browsing mode
- Enabling "Do Not Track" (DNT) in your browser settings
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Blocking third-party cookies in your browser
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months. This website owner (Nikhil Saini) does not sell, share, or transfer analytics data to third parties.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For traffic analysis and insights ( Privacy Policy )
- Hosting: Your hosting provider may collect server logs (IP addresses, access times)
External Links
This website contains links to external sites (GitHub, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, etc.). I'm not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what data is collected (outlined above)
- Opt out of tracking (methods listed above)
- Request deletion of your data (contact me)
Children's Privacy
This website does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided information, please contact me.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of this site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? You can contact me via:
This privacy policy is provided in good faith to inform visitors about data collection practices. As a personal portfolio site, this is not a commercial entity and complies with general privacy best practices.