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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

At kawshik.dev, accessible from https://kawshik.dev/, the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy document describes the types of information collected and recorded by kawshik.dev, how we use and safeguard that information, and your legal rights under global data protection regulations.

If you have questions or require further information regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly at contact@kawshik.dev.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to online activities on kawshik.dev and is valid for visitors to our website regarding information shared or collected here. It does not apply to offline information collection or external channels.

1. Consent

By using our website, services, and online tools, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and data handling practices.

2. Information We Collect

We are committed to data minimization. The personal information requested, and the purpose for which you are asked to provide it, is transparent at the point of collection:

  • Direct Inquiries & Contact Forms: If you reach out via our contact page or email, we receive your name, email address, message contents, attachments, and any additional details you provide voluntarily.
  • Interactive Developer Tools: All calculations, string parsing, and utilities (e.g., GPA calculations, meta tag generation, image resizing, regex matching) execute client-side within your browser. No sensitive user payload data is stored or transmitted to external servers.
  • Server Log Files: Following standard web hosting protocols, server log files record visitor interactions for diagnostic and analytical purposes. Logged data includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click paths. This telemetry is anonymized and not linked to personally identifiable information.

3. Cookies, Web Beacons & Third-Party Advertising

kawshik.dev uses standard cookies and local storage tokens to preserve user preferences (such as light/dark mode selection) and ensure optimal site performance.

We partner with third-party advertising vendors, including Google, to serve relevant advertisements when you visit our website:

  • Third-Party Vendors & Google AdSense: Google and other third-party ad networks use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on prior visits to kawshik.dev and other websites across the Internet.
  • DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google uses the DART cookie to serve personalized advertising based on browsing history across participating networks.
  • Ad Personalization Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized Google advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or My Ad Center.
  • Industry-Wide Opt-Out: You can opt out of third-party targeted advertising cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Consumer Choice Page.

4. Analytics & Telemetry Disclosures

We utilize privacy-conscious telemetry to monitor site performance and audience engagement:

  • Google Analytics & Tag Manager: Evaluates aggregate visitor metrics, session duration, bounce rates, and geographic distribution without collecting individual personal profiles. Google's Privacy & Terms can be viewed at Google Partner Policies.
  • Firebase Analytics: Collects non-identifying telemetry to diagnose client errors, page rendering performance, and UI responsiveness.

5. Third-Party Privacy Policies & External Links

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites, third-party software repositories, or APIs linked across our portfolio and blog articles. We strongly advise reviewing the respective privacy statements of any third-party services you visit.

You can configure your web browser to reject cookies or notify you when cookies are sent. Guidance for cookie management can be found in your browser's official support documentation (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

6. GDPR Data Protection Rights (EU / EEA / UK)

Under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users within the EU, EEA, and UK are entitled to the following statutory rights:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of any personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data under qualified statutory circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request restrictions on the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of collected data directly to another organization or to you in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object & Revoke Consent: Object to automated processing, direct marketing, or revoke consent previously granted.

Requests are addressed within 30 calendar days. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@kawshik.dev.

7. CCPA & CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are guaranteed specific privacy protections:

  • Right to Know & Disclosure: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected over the preceding 12 months.
  • Right to Request Deletion: Request erasure of personal data collected, subject to statutory exemptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal data. You maintain the absolute right to opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you (via pricing, service degradation, or access restrictions) for exercising your privacy rights.

8. Cybersecurity & Data Security Measures

As a security engineering practice, we implement industry-standard cryptographic protocols (TLS 1.3 encryption, Content Security Policies, secure HTTP headers, and strict access controls) to protect all information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification.

9. Children's Online Privacy (COPPA)

Protecting children online is an absolute priority. kawshik.dev does not knowingly collect or solicit Personally Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal details on our site, please contact us immediately for immediate removal from our records.

For inquiries, privacy requests, or regulatory questions regarding our data practices:

contact@kawshik.dev