Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to manishh.in. I am Manish Kumar, and I operate this website as a personal portfolio and blog to showcase my work, share technical knowledge, and connect with other professionals in the software development community.

I respect your privacy and am committed to being transparent about how I handle any information collected during your visit. This Privacy Policy explains what data may be collected, how it's used, and your rights regarding that information.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

This website does not have user registration, login systems, or forms that collect personal information. If you contact me directly via email or through external platforms linked from this site, any information you provide is handled according to the privacy policies of those platforms.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be automatically collected:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• IP address (anonymized in analytics)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or search terms
• General geographic location (country/region level)

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, primarily for analytics purposes.

How I Use Your Information

Any information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• Website Analytics: Understanding how visitors use the site helps me improve content, navigation, and user experience
• Performance Monitoring: Identifying technical issues, page load times, and broken links
• Content Optimization: Determining which blog posts and projects are most valuable to visitors
• Security: Detecting and preventing malicious activity or abuse

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies to enhance functionality and gather analytics data. For detailed information about the specific cookies used, please refer to the Cookie Policy.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services for analytics and hosting:

• Vercel: Hosting provider that may collect technical logs and performance data
• Analytics Tools: Services like Google Analytics may be used to understand site traffic and user behavior

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information independently. I encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Data Storage and Security

This website does not store personal data in databases. Any analytics data collected through third-party services is stored according to their respective data retention policies.

While I implement reasonable security measures, no method of internet transmission is completely secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security of any information transmitted to or from this website.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about data collected about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser settings or privacy tools
• Do Not Track: Configure your browser to send Do Not Track signals

To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, please contact me using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to this site, please contact me so it can be removed.

External Links

This website contains links to external websites, social media profiles, and third-party resources. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

International Visitors

This website is hosted on servers that may be located in various countries. By using this site, you consent to the transfer and processing of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where you are located.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests, please contact me: