Privacy Policy

Who we are

Suggested text: Our website address is: http://akshaysinghhada.com.

Comments

Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Effective Date: 25 June 2026
Last Updated: 25 June 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to akshaysinghhada.com (the “Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Website is owned and operated by Akshay Singh Hada, a Digital Performance Marketing Manager and AI Specialist based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information in a transparent and accountable manner. This Privacy Policy explains, in plain language, what information we collect when you visit this Website, how we use it, the third-party services we work with, and the rights you have under applicable laws including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Economic Area, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for visitors from California.

By using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

  • Operator: Akshay Singh Hada (sole operator, individual capacity)
  • Website: https://akshaysinghhada.com
  • Contact Email: akshay@akshaysinghhada.com
  • Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in three primary ways, each of which is described in detail below.

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily (Contact Forms)

When you interact with us through the contact form on this Website (powered by Fluent Forms), you may voluntarily provide the following personal information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Subject of inquiry (consultation, collaboration, hiring, or other)
  • Message content and any attachments you choose to share

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. It is not added to any marketing list or shared with third parties without your express consent.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically (Log Files)

Like most websites, akshaysinghhada.com automatically collects certain non-personally identifiable information through standard server log files whenever you visit. This is a routine practice across the internet and helps us analyse trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information for aggregate use. Log file information may include:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • Referring website or source URL
  • Pages visited on our Website and time spent on each
  • Date and time of access
  • Click stream data and navigation patterns
  • Approximate geographic location (city or country level only)

This information is not linked to personally identifiable data and is used in aggregate form to improve the Website’s content, performance, and user experience.

3.3 Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

This Website uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help the Website function correctly and allow us to understand how visitors interact with our content. The categories of cookies used on this Website are described in detail in our separate Cookie Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your questions, consultation requests, and business inquiries submitted via the contact form
  • Improving Website content, design, navigation, and user experience
  • Analysing aggregate traffic patterns to identify popular content and areas for improvement
  • Serving contextually relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 5)
  • Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, fraud, and security threats
  • Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations in India and internationally

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for marketing purposes. Period.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

This Website is monetised in part through Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve advertisements that may be relevant to you based on your browsing history.

5.1 The DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Website, including the DoubleClick DART cookie. The DART cookie enables Google and its partners to serve advertisements to visitors based on their visit to akshaysinghhada.com and other websites across the internet.

5.2 Third-Party Vendor Cookies

Third-party vendors and advertising partners, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information during your visits to this Website (and to other websites) in order to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of greater interest to you. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we do not control.

5.3 Opting Out of Personalised Advertising

You may opt out of personalised advertising at any time through the following channels:

6. Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our Website. GA4 collects anonymised data including page views, session duration, traffic sources, device categories, and approximate geographic location. This data is processed in aggregate form and does not identify individual users.

GA4 retains data for a maximum of 14 months on our account configuration. You may opt out of GA4 tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents GA4 from collecting your data across all websites.

7. Consent Management via CookieYes

This Website uses CookieYes, a GDPR and CCPA-compliant consent management platform, to obtain and record your cookie preferences. When you first visit akshaysinghhada.com, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences by cookie category (Necessary, Analytics, Advertisement, Functional)

Your consent choice is recorded and stored in compliance with GDPR Article 7 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. You may revisit and modify your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Consent Preferences” link displayed on the Website.

Until you provide consent, non-essential tracking scripts (including AdSense and Analytics) are automatically blocked from loading on your browser.

8. Other Third-Party Services

In addition to the services described above, this Website may use the following third-party tools, each of which has its own privacy policy:

  • Hostinger: Web hosting provider (server infrastructure)
  • Cloudflare / QUIC.cloud: Content delivery network and security
  • Wordfence: Website security and firewall
  • Rank Math: SEO optimisation plugin
  • Independent Analytics: Privacy-respecting analytics

These services may process limited technical data (such as IP addresses) strictly for the purpose of delivering their core functions.

9. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality obligations
  • Legal Compliance: When required to comply with applicable law, court order, or government request
  • Protection of Rights: To investigate, prevent, or address fraud, security threats, or violations of our Terms
  • With Your Consent: When you have explicitly authorised the sharing

10. Data Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) across the entire Website
  • Firewall protection and malware scanning via Wordfence
  • Regular software, plugin, and theme updates
  • Strong password and two-factor authentication for administrator access
  • Daily automated backups stored in a separate secure location

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is one hundred percent secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we commit to notifying affected users in the event of a confirmed data breach in accordance with applicable law.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law:

  • Contact form submissions: Up to 24 months from the date of submission
  • Server log files: Up to 12 months
  • Analytics data (GA4): Up to 14 months
  • Cookie consent records: Up to 12 months from your last interaction

You may request earlier deletion at any time by writing to akshay@akshaysinghhada.com.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have specific rights regarding your personal information.

12.1 Under the GDPR (EEA Visitors)

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request a limitation on how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent previously given, at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

12.2 Under the DPDP Act, 2023 (Indian Visitors)

  • Right to confirmation and access of personal data being processed
  • Right to correction, completion, and updating of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure of personal data no longer necessary
  • Right to grievance redressal through our Data Protection Officer (akshay@akshaysinghhada.com)
  • Right to nominate another individual to exercise rights on your behalf

12.3 Under the CCPA (California Visitors)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information held by us
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising any CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please email akshay@akshaysinghhada.com with the subject line “Privacy Rights Request”. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your verified request.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for users aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area, in accordance with GDPR). If we become aware that a child has provided personal data to us, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us at akshay@akshaysinghhada.com.

14. International Data Transfers

This Website is operated from India. If you are accessing the Website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in India, where our servers and operations are located. By using this Website, you consent to such transfers. Where applicable, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with GDPR and equivalent standards.

15. External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites including LinkedIn, Medium, Google, Meta, and partner platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites and are not responsible for them. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each external site before providing any information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be announced through a prominent notice on the Website. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please reach out:

  • Email: akshay@akshaysinghhada.com
  • Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry
  • Operator: Akshay Singh Hada
  • Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Website: https://akshaysinghhada.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 25 June 2026 and is governed by the laws of India. Disputes arising from this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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