Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 16, 2024
Introduction
This website is a personal portfolio and blog operated by Saurav, based in Oslo, Norway. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What Data We Collect
This website uses Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve the site. The following anonymous data is collected:
- Page views and visits - Pages you view and session duration
- Referrer information - The website you came from (e.g., Google, LinkedIn)
- Browser and device information - Browser type, operating system, device type (desktop/mobile)
- Geographic location - Country and region only (not precise location)
- Screen resolution - To optimize the website display
What We DON’T Collect
- No cookies - We do not use tracking cookies
- No personal identification - No email addresses, names, or account information
- No IP addresses - IP addresses are not stored
- No cross-site tracking - We don’t track you across other websites
- No fingerprinting - We don’t create unique user fingerprints
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR Article 6(1)(f), we process this anonymous data based on our legitimate interest in understanding website performance and improving user experience. Since the data is fully anonymized and doesn’t identify individuals, the risk to your privacy is minimal.
Analytics Provider
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is:
- GDPR compliant
- Privacy-first by design
- Does not use cookies
- Does not collect personal data
Learn more: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access - Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure - Request deletion of your data
- Restriction - Request restriction of data processing
- Objection - Object to processing of your data
- Data portability - Request transfer of your data
Since we collect only anonymous, aggregated data, these rights may not be directly applicable, but you’re always welcome to contact me.
How to Opt-Out
If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can:
- Use browser extensions - Install privacy extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger
- Enable Do Not Track - Enable DNT in your browser settings
- Use private browsing - Use incognito/private mode in your browser
Data Retention
Anonymous analytics data is retained for 6 months (Cloudflare’s standard retention period) for the purpose of understanding long-term trends. No personal data is retained.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. I’m not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or data protection:
Email: pysaurav@gmail.com
Location: Oslo, Norway
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can file a complaint with Norway’s data protection authority:
Datatilsynet
Website: datatilsynet.no
Email: postkasse@datatilsynet.no