Privacy & Policy

Last Updated: [01/02/2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how Karthikeyan Siva ("I," or "me," ) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit my portfolio website (the "Website"). By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information I Collect

1.1. Personal Information:

• When you contact me through the Website (e.g., via a contact form), I may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information:

• When you visit the Website, certain information may be automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

1.3. Third-Party Services:

• If I use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, social media plugins), they may collect additional information as outlined in their respective privacy policies.

2. How I Use Your Information

2.1. I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries or requests submitted through the Website.

• To improve the functionality and user experience of the Website.

• To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns.

• To comply with legal obligations or protect my rights.

2.2. I will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1. This Website does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect personal information or enhance your browsing experience.
3.2. If any third-party services (e.g., hosting providers or analytics tools) use cookies, they will be solely for operational or statistical purposes, and I do not have control over their use. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings if needed.

4. Data Security

4.1. I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
4.2. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

5.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Your Rights

6.1. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.

• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information.

• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving communications from me.

6.2. To exercise these rights, please contact me 

7. Retention of Information

7.1. I will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

8.1. I reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
8.2. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Information

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