Privacy Policy

The data controller for this website is Ritik Kashyap, an independent Full Stack Developer based in India.

• Name: Ritik Kashyap
• Email: ritikkashyap.kr@gmail.com
• Website: https://ritikk.shop

I may collect the following types of information:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

When you submit the contact form, I collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your message content

b) Automatically collected information

When you browse this site, certain technical data may be collected automatically through analytics tools, including:

• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Referring website or search source
• IP address (processed in anonymized or aggregated form where possible)

I do not collect payment information, government ID numbers, or sensitive personal data through this website.

I use collected information only for legitimate purposes related to this portfolio website:

• To read and respond to your contact form messages
• To communicate about project inquiries, collaborations, or job opportunities
• To understand how visitors use the site and improve content, performance, and user experience
• To maintain site security and prevent abuse or spam
• To comply with applicable legal obligations when required

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

Depending on your location and the type of data, processing is based on:

• Consent — when you voluntarily submit the contact form
• Legitimate interest — to operate, secure, and improve a professional portfolio website
• Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

This website uses trusted third-party services that may process limited data on my behalf:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — measures site traffic and usage patterns. Google may process data according to its own privacy policy.
• Email delivery (Nodemailer / SMTP) — contact form submissions are sent to my email inbox so I can reply to you.
• Hosting & CDN providers — serve the website and may log standard server access data (IP, timestamp, requested URL).
• External fonts & icons — Google Fonts and Font Awesome/CDN resources may receive your IP address when assets load.

I encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers. I only share data with service providers necessary to run this website.

This site may use cookies and similar technologies through Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with pages. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies that may be used:

• Analytics cookies — help measure traffic and site performance
• Functional cookies — remember preferences such as theme settings

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also use Google's analytics opt-out tools. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

Contact form messages are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and maintain a reasonable record of professional communication — typically up to 24 months, unless a longer period is required for legal or business purposes.

Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics settings and is used in aggregated form for performance insights.

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, secure hosting practices, and limited access to contact form data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal data I hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data where legally applicable
• Withdraw consent for contact form communications
• Object to certain types of processing
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email ritikkashyap.kr@gmail.com. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

This website is intended for a general professional audience and 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 submitted personal data, please contact me and I will promptly delete it.

This site is operated from India and may be accessed globally. If you visit from outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India or in countries where my service providers operate. By using this site, you understand that your data may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or site practices. The "Effective date" at the top will be revised when updates are made. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact: