Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24-09-2025
Last Updated: 24-09-2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Pratyush Prasad (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit and interact with our website pratyushprasad.co.in (the “Website”). This policy is designed to comply with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) for visitors from the European Union.

Data Fiduciary: Pratyush Prasad acts as the Data Fiduciary under the DPDP Act and Controller under GDPR for the personal data processed through this Website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Website, we may collect the following personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you use our contact form or reach out to us
Professional Information: Company name, job title, and professional interests when voluntarily shared
Communication Content: Messages, inquiries, and any other information you choose to share when contacting us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information
Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referral sources
Analytics Data: Aggregated statistics about Website usage and performance through Google Analytics 4

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure proper functioning of the Website
Analyze Website performance and user behavior
Improve user experience
Enable analytics features

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

3. Legal Basis and Purposes for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds and for the following purposes:

3.1 With Your Consent

Responding to Inquiries: When you contact us through our contact form or email, we process your information to respond to your queries and provide requested information
Professional Networking: To connect with you regarding potential business opportunities, collaborations, or professional discussions

3.2 Legitimate Interests

Website Operation: Ensuring the security, functionality, and performance of our Website
Analytics: Understanding Website usage patterns to improve user experience
Business Operations: Managing and improving our professional services and content

3.3 Legal Obligations

Compliance with applicable laws and regulations in India
Responding to legal requests from authorities when required

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data is used exclusively for:

Responding to your inquiries and providing requested information
Communicating about potential professional opportunities
Improving our Website and services
Ensuring Website security and preventing misuse
Analyzing Website performance and user engagement
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

Web Hosting: Website hosting and technical infrastructure
Email Services: Email communication and contact form processing
Analytics: Website performance analysis
Security: Website security and spam prevention

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and use it only for the specified services.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data when required by law, court order, or government authorities, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable legal protections.

6. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside India or the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
Standard contractual clauses
Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
Compliance with DPDP Act requirements for cross-border data transfers

7. Data Retention

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

Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years from last contact or until you request deletion
Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Website Logs: Technical logs retained for up to 6 months for security purposes

Data is securely deleted once the retention period expires, unless retention is required for legal compliance.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption: Data transmission secured using HTTPS/TLS encryption
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Regular Updates: Security measures regularly reviewed and updated
Incident Response: Procedures in place to respond to potential data breaches

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

9. Your Rights Under DPDP Act

As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, you have the following rights:

9.1 Right to Access

Request information about what personal data we process and how we use it.

9.2 Right to Correction and Completion

Request correction of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete data.

9.3 Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data when the specified purpose is no longer being served.

9.4 Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the legality of processing before withdrawal.

9.5 Right to Grievance Redressal

Access our grievance redressal mechanism for any concerns about data processing.

If you are located in the European Union, you additionally have:

Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a portable format
Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

11. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without proper consent, we will delete such information promptly.

12. Contact Information and Grievance Redressal

12.1 Data Protection Contact

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Name: Pratyush Prasad
Email: connect.pratyushp@gmail.com
Phone: +91 74394 82032
Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

12.2 Grievance Redressal

We are committed to resolving any privacy-related concerns promptly. Please contact us using the details above, and we will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

You must exhaust our internal grievance redressal mechanism before approaching the Data Protection Board of India.

12.3 Data Protection Board

For unresolved complaints, you may contact the Data Protection Board of India as established under the DPDP Act.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

Our data processing practices
Legal or regulatory requirements
Website functionality or services

When we make material changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Notify you through prominent Website notice or email (where appropriate)
Provide you with a reasonable opportunity to review the changes

Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Compliance and Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by:

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
The Information Technology Act, 2000
The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
Other applicable Indian laws and regulations

For EU visitors, GDPR provisions apply where relevant.

15. Effective Date and Acknowledgment

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

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Disclaimer: This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes and represents our commitment to data protection. For legal advice regarding privacy compliance, please consult with qualified legal counsel.

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