This Privacy Policy describes how manojitballav.com ("the Site"), operated by Manojit Ballav ("I", "me", "my"), collects, uses, and handles information when you visit the Site.
Information Collected
Analytics Data
The Site uses Google Analytics (GA4, property ID: G-61ZX5F590H) to collect anonymized usage data. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
- Approximate geographic location (city/country level, not precise location)
- Interaction events (clicks, scrolls)
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this data. The data is processed by Google under its own Privacy Policy. IP addresses are anonymized before storage.
Theme Preference
The Site stores your light/dark mode preference in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any server.
No Personal Data Collection
The Site does not:
- Require user registration or login
- Collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers through the Site itself
- Process payments or financial information
- Use comment systems or user-generated content features
Third-Party Services
The Site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — web analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — font delivery. Google Fonts Privacy
- Font Awesome (cdnjs) — icon delivery via Cloudflare CDN. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- GitHub Pages — hosting. GitHub Privacy Statement
- Google News (Subscribe with Google) — reader engagement. Google Privacy Policy
Cookies
The Site uses cookies set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and throttle request rates. These are first-party cookies scoped to this domain. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
No advertising cookies or tracking pixels are used on this Site.
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. The Site itself does not store any user data on its servers.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking
- Request information about what data has been collected (though the Site collects minimal data)
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
External Links
The Site contains links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me at:
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manojitballav
- X: @manojitballav
