Welcome to gaurangirai.com (“Website”), operated by Gaurangi Rai (“I”, “me”, “my”, or “we”).

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit or interact with my Website.

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

1. ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

gaurangirai.com is a personal portfolio and professional website showcasing my work, skills, creative projects, digital marketing services, blog content, and professional information.

The Website may allow visitors to contact me regarding services, collaborations, projects, enquiries, or other professional opportunities.

2. INFORMATION I MAY COLLECT

Depending on how you interact with the Website, I may collect the following information:

Information You Provide Directly

If you contact me through a contact form, email, or other communication method, you may voluntarily provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number, if provided
• Company or organisation name, if provided
• Information about your project or enquiry
• Any other information you choose to include in your message

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the Website unless it is necessary for your enquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the Website, hosting provider, security tools, analytics services, or similar technologies, depending on what is enabled on the Website.

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Approximate location derived from technical information
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website or page
• Website interaction information

3. HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

• Respond to your enquiries and messages
• Communicate with you regarding potential projects or collaborations
• Understand and improve the Website
• Improve user experience
• Maintain Website security
• Prevent spam, abuse, or unauthorised activity
• Analyse Website performance where analytics are enabled
• Maintain business and communication records
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

I will not use your personal information for purposes that are unrelated to the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Where applicable, personal data may be processed based on:

• Your consent
• Your request to communicate with me or explore a service
• A legitimate and lawful purpose permitted under applicable law
• Compliance with legal obligations

Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection framework, personal data processing is generally based on consent or certain legitimate uses recognised by law.

Where consent is required, I will seek consent in an appropriate manner and provide information about the purpose of processing.

5. CONTACT FORMS AND ENQUIRIES

If you submit information through a contact form, that information may be used to respond to your enquiry.

Please ensure that the information you provide is accurate and does not contain unnecessary sensitive or confidential information.

Information submitted through the Website may be processed by the third-party service used to operate the contact form or deliver messages, if applicable.

6. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• Website functionality
• Security
• Remembering preferences
• Understanding Website usage
• Analytics and performance measurement

The exact cookies used may depend on the Website’s hosting, plugins, analytics tools, embedded content, and other services.

Where required by applicable law, consent may be requested before placing non-essential cookies.

You can also manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings.

7. ANALYTICS

If analytics tools are enabled on the Website, they may collect information about how visitors interact with the Website, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device information, and general usage patterns.

Analytics are used to understand Website performance and improve the user experience.

Note: This section should be updated to name the specific analytics service if one is installed on the Website.

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, social media profiles, tools, or services.

These third-party websites operate under their own privacy policies and terms.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.

You should review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

9. SOCIAL MEDIA

The Website may contain links to social media profiles such as Instagram, LinkedIn, or other platforms.

Clicking these links may take you to external platforms that may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Your interactions with those platforms are governed by the respective platform’s terms and privacy policies.

10. DATA SHARING

I do not sell or rent your personal information.

Your information may be shared with third-party service providers only where reasonably necessary to operate the Website, communicate with you, provide requested services, maintain security, or comply with applicable law.

Depending on the Website’s configuration, these service providers may include:

• Website hosting providers
• Contact-form or email service providers
• Website security providers
• Analytics providers
• Website plugins or technical service providers

Such providers may process information on my behalf or independently according to their own terms and privacy policies.

11. DATA SECURITY

Reasonable technical and organisational measures may be used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Therefore, while reasonable efforts are made to protect information, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

12. DATA RETENTION

Personal information will generally be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain relevant business or communication records, to resolve disputes, to comply with legal obligations, or for other lawful purposes.

The actual retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymised, or securely disposed of where reasonably practicable.

13. YOUR RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law and its commencement and implementation, you may have rights relating to your personal data, including rights concerning:

• Access to information about your personal data
• Correction or updating of inaccurate information
• Deletion of personal data where applicable
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
• Grievance or complaint mechanisms
• Nomination of another individual to exercise rights in accordance with applicable law

Requests may be made using the contact details provided below.

Certain rights may be subject to legal requirements, exceptions, or limitations.

14. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT

Where processing is based on your consent, you may request to withdraw that consent.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

To request withdrawal of consent or exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact:

Email: gaurangirai2007@gmail.com

15. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed towards children.

I do not knowingly request or collect personal information from children for purposes that are not permitted under applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact me so that appropriate action can be considered.

16. INTERNATIONAL DATA PROCESSING

Some third-party service providers used by the Website may process or store information outside India.

Where applicable, such processing will be subject to the relevant provider’s privacy terms and applicable legal requirements.

17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Website functionality
• Services
• Technology
• Third-party tools
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Data processing practices

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

18. GRIEVANCE AND PRIVACY CONTACT

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

Gaurangi Rai
Email: gaurangirai2007@gmail.com
Website: gaurangirai.com
Location: India

I will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable period.

19. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of courts in India.