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Privacy policy

Last updated: January 7, 2025

Introduction #

This Privacy Policy describes how balamurugan.info (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect #

Automatically Collected Information #

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, exit pages
  • Performance Data: Page load times, errors, user interactions

Information You Provide #

We collect information you voluntarily provide through:

  • Contact Forms: Name, email address, message content
  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address (if applicable)
  • Feedback: Any feedback or comments you submit

How We Use Your Information #

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Website Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our site to improve user experience
  • Communication: Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
  • Performance Optimization: Improving website speed, functionality, and content
  • Security: Protecting against spam, abuse, and security threats

Cookies and Tracking Technologies #

What Are Cookies #

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use #

Necessary Cookies #

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Session Management: Maintaining your session across pages
  • Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery
  • Consent Management: Remembering your cookie preferences

Analytics Cookies (Optional) #

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and site performance
  • Microsoft Clarity: Records user sessions and heatmaps for UX analysis

Performance Cookies (Optional) #

These cookies help us improve website performance:

  • Performance Monitoring: Tracking page load times and errors
  • A/B Testing: Testing different versions of pages for optimization

We will only use non-essential cookies with your explicit consent. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
  • Necessary Only: Use only essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
  • Change Preferences: Update your choices anytime

Third-Party Services #

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics 4 #

Microsoft Clarity #

  • Purpose: User experience analysis through session recordings and heatmaps
  • Data Collected: Anonymized user interactions, clicks, scrolls
  • Privacy Policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement

Netlify (Hosting) #

  • Purpose: Website hosting and form processing
  • Data Collected: Technical logs, form submissions
  • Privacy Policy: Netlify Privacy Policy

Data Security #

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Access Control: Limited access to personal information
  • Regular Updates: Keeping software and security measures up to date
  • Monitoring: Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessments

Your Rights (GDPR) #

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@balamurugan.info.

Data Retention #

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact Form Data: Stored until resolved or for up to 2 years
  • Analytics Data: Retained according to service provider policies (typically 26 months)
  • Cookies: Duration varies by type (session cookies expire when you close your browser)

International Data Transfers #

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

  • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection
  • Standard Contractual Clauses: Legal framework for international transfers
  • Privacy Shield: Where applicable for US-based services

Children’s Privacy #

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy #

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:

  • Post Updates: Display the updated policy on this page
  • Notify Changes: Indicate the last updated date
  • Significant Changes: Provide additional notice for material changes

Contact Information #

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

Browser Settings #

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Opt-outs #

Compliance #

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

  • GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
  • CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act (US)
  • PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)
  • Other applicable privacy laws

This privacy policy provides transparency about our data practices and your privacy rights. If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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