Privacy Policy | Niteen Hatle

Effective Date: [DATE]
Contact Email: [EMAIL]

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.niteenhatle.com. This Privacy Policy explains how I, Niteen Hatle, collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit this website. Your privacy matters to me, and I am committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. Information Collection

Personal Data Collected

I may collect the following types of personal data from you:

Name
Email address
IP address
Browser and device information
Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)
Cookies and tracking technologies

How It’s Collected

Your data may be collected through:

Contact forms (when you submit a message or sign up for newsletters)
Email communications (when you reach out directly)
Cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately.

3. Use of Information

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms
To send newsletters or promotional emails (only with your consent)
To analyze and improve website performance and user experience
To maintain website security and functionality
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

I do not sell or rent your personal data.

However, I may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help operate the website. These include:

Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Web hosting providers

All third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and comply with applicable laws.

5. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

SSL encryption
Secure hosting environments
Access controls and regular updates

Please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights (GDPR Compliance)

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access – Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to restrict processing – Request limits on how I use your data.
Right to data portability – Request transfer of your data to another provider.
Right to object – Object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please email me at [EMAIL].

You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data has been mishandled.

7. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your experience.

Types of Cookies Used:

Essential cookies – Needed for basic website functionality.
Analytics cookies – Help understand user behavior and improve content.
Preference cookies – Remember your settings and preferences.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, Goodreads, blog platforms). I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. I encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or my practices.

Notification of Changes

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If changes are significant, I may notify you via email (if you’ve subscribed) or a notice on the homepage.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me:

Niteen Hatle
Email: [EMAIL]
Website: www.niteenhatle.com

Summary

I collect limited personal data (like your name and email) through contact forms and analytics.
I do not sell your data.
You have full control over your data and can request access, changes, or deletion.
I use cookies to improve your experience and offer opt-out options.
Your privacy is protected by design and by law, particularly under GDPR.

Let me know if you'd like this in HTML format for embedding directly into your website or if you want a Terms & Conditions page to go along with it.

niteenhatle@gmail.com