Privacy Policy

Hi, I'm Anshuman Praharaj. This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and handle your information when you visit my personal website and portfolio at anshumancdx.xyz (the "Site"), or when you contact me.

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting any personal data you share with me. As a developer, I believe in data minimization—collecting and processing only the minimum amount of data necessary to communicate with you and provide my services.

1. Information I Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Site, I may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact & Inquiry InformationWhen you use the contact form (e.g., to discuss freelance projects or hiring inquiries), I collect your Name, Email address, Phone number (optional), Organisation (optional), and the contents of your Message.
• Server Logs & Usage DataLike most web services, my hosting provider (e.g., Vercel) automatically logs standard visitor data when you browse the Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Direct CorrespondenceIf you contact me directly via email or scheduled video calls, I may retain records of that communication.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected data for the following limited purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, quote requests, and project proposals.
• To build, maintain, and optimize the performance and layout of the Site.
• To protect the Site and prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorized access.
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. Cookies & Browser Storage

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser. This Site uses cookies selectively for technical reasons:

• Administrative AuthenticationThe Site sets an admin_token cookie. This cookie is used strictly to authenticate administrative access to my dashboard. Standard visitors to the Site do not receive this cookie.
• Third-Party CookiesEmbedded integrations, such as scheduling booking widgets (Cal.com), may set essential session or preference cookies. You can manage or disable cookies directly in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Integrations

I integrate standard third-party services to handle specific site operations. These entities maintain their own independent privacy policies:

• Cal.comUsed to let you schedule a video call or consultation. When booking, you submit your details directly to Cal.com. See their policy at cal.com/privacy.
• NewsletterMy newsletter subscription is managed at newsletter.anshumancdx.xyz. Subscribing requires you to submit your email, which is processed to distribute tech updates and writings.
• Hosting ProvidersThe Site is deployed on cloud hosting infrastructure (e.g., Vercel). They collect anonymous HTTP headers and traffic metrics necessary for routing traffic and analyzing site health.

5. Data Security & Retention

I implement industry-standard practices, such as running all traffic over encrypted HTTPS connections (SSL/TLS), to safeguard data from interception. However, no data transmission over the Internet is perfectly secure.

I retain your contact details and message histories only as long as is necessary to address your inquiries, sustain business/freelance communications, or fulfill legal obligations.

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Regardless of your country of residence, I believe in giving you control over your data. Under privacy frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data I hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request the deletion or removal of your personal data from my files.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data under specific terms.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please email me at the contact address listed below, and I will resolve your request as quickly as possible.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact me so that I can erase it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

I may periodically update this policy to align with technical modifications or changes in privacy legislation. Any changes will be updated on this page with a revised "Last updated" timestamp at the top.

9. Contact Information

For any inquiries, requests to delete data, or general questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can reach out directly via email: