Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how atulchoudhary.com("the Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit. I am committed to full transparency about data practices.
1. Information Collected
This site does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via the Contact form or scheduling a meeting). The following anonymous data may be collected automatically:
- Analytics data — Page views, referral sources, device type, browser, approximate geographic region (country-level). Collected via PostHog (self-hostable, privacy-focused analytics).
- Performance metrics — Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) for site optimization.
- Error telemetry — Anonymous error logs to maintain site stability.
2. Cookies & Local Storage
This site uses minimal cookies and local storage:
- Analytics cookie — A unique session identifier for PostHog to distinguish visits. No cross-site tracking.
- Theme/UI preferences — Stored locally in your browser to remember your settings.
- No third-party advertising cookies — This site does not serve ads or use ad-tech trackers.
3. Third-Party Services
The following third-party services may process data on your behalf:
- Cloudflare — CDN and DDoS protection. Cloudflare may log IP addresses for security purposes under their own privacy policy.
- PostHog — Privacy-first product analytics. Data is anonymized and not sold to third parties.
- Google Fonts — Font delivery. Google may log font requests under their privacy policy.
4. Data Retention
Anonymous analytics data is retained for a maximum of 12 months and is used exclusively for understanding traffic patterns and improving the site experience. Contact form submissions are stored only as long as necessary to respond.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request deletion of any personal data you have submitted.
- Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions (e.g., uBlock Origin) or enabling Do Not Track.
- Contact me at dev@atulchoudhary.com with any data-related requests.
6. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or data requests, please reach out at dev@atulchoudhary.com.