Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how rahulpawa.com (“Website”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information. The Website is operated by Rahul Pawa (“I”, “me”, “my”).
What I collect
Depending on how you use the Website, I may collect:
- Information you provide: name, email address, and message content when you contact me (e.g., via a form or email).
- Basic technical data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, referring page, and approximate location (derived from IP).
- Cookies and similar technologies: used for essential site functions and, where enabled, analytics.
I do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. If you choose to include sensitive information in a message, you do so voluntarily.
How I use your information
I use information to:
- respond to messages and requests
- operate and improve the Website (performance, usability, content relevance)
- protect the Website against spam, abuse, and security incidents
- comply with applicable legal obligations
Legal bases for processing
Where relevant under data protection laws, processing is based on:
- your consent (for example, where cookies/analytics require it)
- legitimate interests (such as keeping the Website secure and improving it), balanced against your rights
- legal obligations (when required)
Sharing of information
I do not sell your personal data. I may share limited data with:
- service providers who help run the Website (hosting, security, analytics), under appropriate safeguards
- law enforcement/regulators if required by law, or to protect rights and safety
International transfers
If I use service providers outside your country, your data may be processed internationally. I take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Data retention
I keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, then delete or anonymise it.
Security
I use reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Your rights
Your rights depend on where you live.
India (DPDP Act): you may have rights to access information about your personal data, request correction/erasure, and seek grievance redressal (and other rights provided by law).
EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR): you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict/ object to processing, and withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise rights, contact me using the details below.
Children’s privacy
This Website is not intended for children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact me and I will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Third-party links
The Website may link to third-party sites (e.g., articles, platforms, embedded media). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email: privacy@rahulpawa.com.