Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to krishnachandranuti.com ("Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

I reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. I will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

Information I Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, I automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (desktop/mobile)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, scroll depth, and navigation patterns
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location (country/city level) based on IP address
• Referral Information: The website or search engine that referred you to this site

This information is collected through Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.

Information You Provide

If you choose to contact me through forms or email, I may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect in the following ways:

• Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with my website and improve user experience
• Performance Monitoring: To identify and fix technical issues
• Content Optimization: To understand which content is most valuable to visitors
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide support when you contact me

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about website usage.

What Google Analytics Collects

• Page views and interactions
• Time spent on pages
• Scroll depth and engagement metrics
• Outbound link clicks
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location (anonymized)

IP Anonymization

Google Analytics 4 automatically anonymizes IP addresses by default, meaning your full IP address is never stored.

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Using browser privacy settings to block cookies
• Using ad-blocking extensions

For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies Used

• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand site usage (e.g., _ga, _gid)
• Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Google Analytics for website analytics
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how I use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided below.

Data Retention

Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained for 14 months by default. After this period, the data is automatically deleted. Contact form submissions and email communications are retained as long as necessary to respond to inquiries and for record-keeping purposes.

Security of Your Information

I use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. This website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe I have collected information from a child under 13, please contact me immediately.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States, which may have different data protection laws.

Contact Me

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.