Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Vaibhav Bansode ("we," "us," "our"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in connection with our website https://vaibhavbansode.com (the "Website"), products, and services.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Project details

How We Collect It:

• Contact forms
• Email inquiries
• Phone calls
• Social media messages
• Project intake forms

Legal Basis: Contractual necessity and legitimate interest

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• Referral source
• Device information
• Browser type
• IP address

Tracking Technologies:

• Google Analytics
• Cookies
• Local storage

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and consent

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Sources:

• Google Analytics
• Social media platforms
• Email service providers
• Other service providers

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

We use your information to:

1. Provide Services
   • Respond to inquiries
   • Deliver requested services
   • Send proposals and quotes
   • Fulfill contracts
2. Marketing & Communication
   • Send newsletters (with consent)
   • Marketing emails
   • Product updates
   • Service announcements
3. Improve Our Website
   • Analyze user behavior
   • Understand preferences
   • Optimize user experience
   • Improve performance
4. Legal & Security
   • Comply with legal obligations
   • Prevent fraud
   • Protect our rights
   • Secure the website
5. Analytics
   • Track website performance
   • Measure conversion rates
   • Understand traffic patterns

3.2 Legal Basis

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

4.1 We Share Data With

Essential Service Providers:

• Email service provider
• Analytics: Google Analytics
• Hosting provider
• Other service providers as needed

Data Processing Agreements: All service providers have signed Data Processing Agreements (DPA) ensuring GDPR/CCPA compliance.

4.2 We Do NOT Share

• ❌ Your data with advertisers (without consent)
• ❌ Your data with data brokers
• ❌ Your information for sale
• ❌ Your data with unvetted third parties
• ❌ Your information with competitors

4.3 Legal Requirement Disclosure

We may disclose information when:

• Required by law (court orders, subpoenas)
• Protecting our rights
• Preventing fraud
• Ensuring safety
• With your explicit consent

5. Data Retention

5.1 Retention Periods

5.2 Deletion Requests

You can request deletion anytime by emailing [email protected]. We'll delete within 30 days except where legally required to retain.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

You have the right to:

1. Right to Access - Get a copy of your data
2. Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate data
3. Right to Erasure - Delete your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
4. Right to Restrict - Limit how we use your data
5. Right to Portability - Get your data in portable format
6. Right to Object - Object to certain processing
7. Right to Withdraw Consent - Stop marketing emails anytime

How to Exercise: Email [email protected] with your request

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

You have the right to:

1. Right to Know - What data we collect
2. Right to Delete - Delete your data
3. Right to Opt-Out - Opt-out of data sales
4. Right to Non-Discrimination - No penalty for exercising rights

How to Exercise: Email [email protected] with your request

7. Cookies & Tracking

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Small text files stored on your device that remember preferences and track behavior.

7.2 Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

• Session management
• Security
• Load balancing
• Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies (Tracking)

• Google Analytics
• User behavior analysis
• Performance metrics
• Can be disabled

7.3 Cookie Consent

We use a cookie consent banner on first visit. You can accept all cookies, accept essential only, manage preferences, or change anytime in settings.

7.4 Third-Party Cookies

We work with:

• Google Analytics (analytics)

See their privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to external websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

9. Data Security

9.1 Security Measures

We implement:

• ✅ HTTPS/SSL encryption
• ✅ Regular security audits
• ✅ Secure hosting
• ✅ Access controls
• ✅ Data encryption
• ✅ Firewalls
• ✅ Regular backups

9.2 Data Breach Response

In case of a data breach:

1. Immediate investigation
2. Affected users notified within 72 hours
3. Regulatory authorities notified
4. Corrective measures implemented

9.3 Limitations

While we use security measures, no system is 100% secure. Transmission over the internet carries some risk.

10. Children's Privacy

We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13 (COPPA). If we discover we've collected data from a child, we immediately delete it, notify parents/guardians, and take corrective action.

Parents concerned: Contact [email protected]

11. International Data Transfer

Our servers are located in various regions. If you're outside your country, your data may be transferred internationally. By using our website, you consent to such transfers. For GDPR users: We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

12. California Privacy Rights (CPRA)

We do NOT sell personal information. However, we may share with service providers, use analytics tools, and display remarketing ads. Since we don't sell data, there's nothing to opt out of, but you can opt-out of marketing cookies anytime.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this policy anytime. Changes effective upon posting. For material changes, we'll post updated policy, update "Last Modified" date, and email notification (if email provided). Continued website use = acceptance of updated policy.

15. Additional Policies

• Cookies Policy
• Terms of Service