This Privacy Policy describes how Pavan Rangani ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit pavanrangani.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Information you provide directly — when you fill out the contact form (name, email address, phone number, message). This data is sent via EmailJS to our inbox and is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Automatically collected data — pages visited, browser type, device type, referring URL, approximate location, and timestamps via standard server logs and analytics cookies.
- Cookies — small text files stored on your device that help us understand site usage and improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to messages submitted through the contact form.
- To analyze site traffic and improve content, performance, and user experience.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies
We use cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Categories:
- Essential cookies — required for the Site to function.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- Advertising cookies — third parties such as Google AdSense may serve relevant ads based on browsing activity.
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
This Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads to users based on visits to this Site and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies via aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.com.
- For full details, see Google's advertising policies.
5. Third-Party Services
The Site may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies: EmailJS (contact form), Google Fonts (web fonts), Google AdSense (advertising), and GitHub (source-control links and avatars).
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, opt out of analytics or advertising cookies, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email pavanrangani@gmail.com.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at pavanrangani@gmail.com or via the contact page.