Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the portfolio website of Pankaj Tiwari (accessible at www.pankajtiwari.in). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and interact with this website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with standard data protection regulations, including the GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide a functional and interactive experience. This includes:

• Contact Information: If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and the contents of your message. This data is strictly used to reply to your inquiry.
• Usage Data: We may collect anonymous analytics data regarding page views and interactions to improve website performance and user experience.
• Local Storage (Functional): We use browser Local Storage to remember your preferences (such as audio mute state and GDPR banner consent). This is functional data and does not track you across other websites.

3. How We Use Your Information

Any information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To ensure functional user preferences (e.g., keeping background audio muted if you choose to mute it).
• To maintain and improve the security, performance, and usability of the website.

4. No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data is never monetized. Any information you share with us remains strictly confidential and is used only for its intended purpose.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

Unlike traditional tracking cookies, we primarily use standard browser Local Storage to save functional preferences. When you click "Accept" on our privacy banner, we store a simple flag in your browser so we do not show the banner again. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's cache and site data.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
• The right to request the deletion of your personal data.
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the information provided below.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via email at:

Pankaj Tiwari
pankajtiwari86@gmail.com