Privacy Policy | Tarunteja Obbina

1) Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle your information when you use tarunteja.dev.

2) What we collect

a) Information you provide

Contact form submissions: name, email, and message content.
Comments (if enabled via Giscus/Utterances): your GitHub username and comment content (processed by GitHub/Discussions).
Newsletter sign-ups (if enabled): email address.

b) Information collected automatically

Basic analytics: page views, referrers, aggregated usage (via Plausible/Umami/Google Analytics configured for minimal personal data).
Technical data: IP address (transient), browser/OS, timestamps.
Cookies/local storage: only what’s needed for theme preference and analytics (if applicable).

c) Project demos & embeds (if used)

If you load interactive demos, embedded sandboxes, videos, or maps, those providers may receive technical data per their policies (e.g., YouTube, Mapbox, CodeSandbox).

3) Why we collect it

To operate and improve the Site.
To respond to your messages.
To moderate comments and prevent abuse.
To understand overall usage and content performance.
To send optional newsletters/updates (with your consent).

4) Legal bases (GDPR, where applicable)

Legitimate interests: site operation, security, essential analytics.
Consent: newsletters, non-essential analytics/cookies.
Contract: responding to requests you initiate.

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email) who process it on our behalf under contracts;
Legal authorities if required by law;
Successors in case of a reorganization (you’ll be notified).

6) Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above, then delete or anonymize it. Contact form messages and comments may be retained for recordkeeping and community continuity.

7) Your choices & rights

Access, rectify, delete: contact us to request.
Opt-out: disable analytics or unsubscribe from newsletters.
Do Not Track: we aim to respect DNT where supported by our analytics provider.
EEA/UK/Swiss users: you may lodge a complaint with your local authority.

8) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No system is 100% secure.

9) Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the relevant age of consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10) International transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. We take steps to protect your information consistent with this Policy.

11) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.

12) Contact

Privacy questions/requests: tarunteja2810@gmail.com.