Introduction
This privacy policy explains how nikhilpadala.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
What Data We Collect
Email Addresses
This site has no forms, no accounts, and no newsletter. We do not collect your email address or any other personal information. If you email me directly, I hold that correspondence only for as long as it takes to reply and follow up.
Analytics Data
We use Cloudflare Analytics Engine to measure site performance and user engagement. This is a privacy-first analytics system that does NOT use cookies and does NOT track individual users. We only see aggregated, anonymized metrics about site traffic and performance.
Technical Data
Our servers automatically log standard web traffic information (IP address, user agent, request time, page viewed) for security and performance monitoring. This data is retained only as long as necessary for these purposes.
How We Use Your Data
- • Site improvement: Understanding which essays are read, in aggregate, to decide what to write next
- • Security: Preventing abuse, spam, and unauthorized access to our services
- • Legal compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your email address and personal information are strictly confidential.
We may use third-party services for limited purposes:
- • Cloudflare: For hosting, DDoS protection, and privacy-first analytics
Cloudflare Analytics (Privacy-First)
We use Cloudflare Analytics to understand site traffic. This system is designed with privacy in mind:
- • No cookies are set
- • No individual users are tracked or identified
- • Only aggregated, anonymized data is collected
- • Data is retained for a limited time and automatically deleted
Data Retention & Deletion
We do not retain email addresses, because we do not collect them. You have the right to request deletion of any correspondence at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
Technical logs (IP addresses, user agents) are retained for 30 days and then permanently deleted. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized, so individual records cannot be deleted.
GDPR & CCPA Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to:
- • Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Security
We take security seriously. All data is transmitted over HTTPS encryption. Email addresses are stored securely and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. We regularly review our security practices to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: nikhilpadala.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of this site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.