PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction
   Welcome to ruchirsaurabh.com (the "Website"). This Website is owned and operated by Ruchir Saurabh ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

   This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
   

2. Information We Collect
   We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services.

   • Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, download resources (such as a resume), or contact us via our form, we may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

     • Full Name

     • Email Address

     • Professional Title or Company Name (if provided in messages)

   • Usage Data: We may automatically collect information on how the Service is accessed and used. This Usage Data may include your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
     

3. How We Use Your Information
   We use the collected data for the following professional purposes:

   • To provide and maintain our Service: Ensuring the Website functions correctly.

   • To communicate with you: To respond to your inquiries submitted via the Contact form.

   • To manage newsletters: To send you the "Insights" emails you have opted into. You may opt-out of these communications at any time.

   • To improve our offerings: Analysing usage data to understand what content (articles, books) is most valuable to our audience.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Global Standards)
   We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

   • Consent: You have given us clear consent for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to the newsletter).

   • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., growing our network, responding to business inquiries), provided these do not override your fundamental rights.
     

5. Sharing of Data, We do not sell your personal data.
   We may share your information with select third-party service providers strictly for the purpose of operating this Website:

   • Website Hosting: Hostinger International Ltd.

   • Email Marketing: (e.g., MailerLite/Mailchimp) for managing newsletter lists.

   • Analytics: (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor website traffic. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
     

6. International Data Transfers
   Your information, including Personal Data, may be processed on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. We take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
   

7. Your Data Protection Rights
   Depending on your location (including the EEA, UK, USA, and India), you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

   • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

   • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

   • The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").

   • The right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we relied on your consent to process your personal information.

   To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: ruchir@ruchirsaurabh.com
   

8. Cookies
   We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
   

9. Links to Other Sites
   Our Service contains links to other sites that are not operated by us (e.g., LinkedIn, Amazon). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
   

10. Contact Us
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

    • By email: ruchir@ruchirsaurabh.com

    • By visiting this page on our website: ruchirsaurabh.com/contact