This Privacy Policy explains how this portfolio website handles information when you visit, read content, contact me, or subscribe to the newsletter. This site is intended to be simple, transparent, and respectful of your privacy.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who we are
DataByKaran is a personal website focused on data engineering, SQL, AWS, projects, blogs, and educational content.
Website: www.databykaran.com
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly
When you subscribe to the newsletter or submit a form, we may collect:
Your email address
Your name, if requested
Your newsletter preferences
Any information you choose to submit through a form
Information collected automatically
When you visit the website, some information may be collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies, such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device type
Browser type
General location information
Referral source, such as Google, LinkedIn, Instagram, or direct visit
Clicks, scrolls, and other website interactions
3. How we use your information
We use the collected information to:
Understand how visitors use the website
Improve blog posts, projects, and learning resources
Measure website performance
Send newsletters and email updates to subscribers
Manage newsletter subscriptions
Improve the overall visitor experience
Protect the website from misuse or technical issues
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with this website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as page views, traffic sources, device type, browser type, approximate location, and website interactions. This helps us understand which content is useful and how the website can be improved.
Google Analytics is managed through Google Tag Manager and may be controlled by the cookie banner depending on your consent choice.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
5. Kit newsletter
We use Kit to manage newsletter subscriptions and email communication.
When you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address and related subscription information may be stored and processed by Kit. We use this information to send you newsletter emails, updates, resources, and related content.
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any email.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website.
This website may use cookies for:
Essential cookies
These are required for the website to function properly.
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the website through tools such as Google Analytics.
Third-party cookies
Some third-party services, such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Kit, may use cookies or similar technologies to provide their services.
7. Managing cookie preferences
When you visit this website, you may see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject certain cookies.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function.
8. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with service providers that help operate this website and newsletter, including:
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Kit
Framer
These services process information only as needed to provide website, analytics, or newsletter functionality.
9. Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy.
Newsletter subscription information is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Analytics data may be stored according to the settings configured in Google Analytics.
10. Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of your information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for email marketing
Unsubscribe from newsletters
Manage or reject cookies
