Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 5, 2025

Welcome to snehasishnayak.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with this website. By using this site, you agree to the terms described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, you should stop using the website immediately.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and managed by Snehasish Nayak. The goal of this blog is to share personal experiences and practical insights related to productivity, leadership, and personal growth. The site occasionally features reflections, journaling entries, and life updates.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information from visitors:

A. Personal Information

This is the information you provide directly, which may include:

• Your name, when you leave a comment or fill out a contact form
• Your email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter or get in touch via email
• Any message or comment you submit through the website

This information is collected only if you voluntarily provide it, and it's used strictly for communication or to improve your experience on the site.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse the site, some data is automatically collected using cookies, server logs, and third-party tools. This includes:

• Your IP address, which helps understand where visitors are coming from
• Your browser type and device (e.g., Chrome on a mobile phone)
• The pages you visit, how long you stay, and the links you click
• Referring websites, which show how you landed on this site

These details help us analyze traffic and improve the website’s performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used in the following ways:

• To respond to your comments or questions when you reach out
• To send newsletters or updates, but only if you've subscribed
• To analyze website traffic, so we know which content people are finding useful
• To prevent spam and abuse, by detecting suspicious or malicious activity

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your experience while using this site.

We use cookies to:

• Understand how people are using the site
• Remember your preferences (like dark mode, if supported in the future)
• Track how often a visitor returns

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality on the website.

5. Third-Party Services

We use some external tools and services to operate this website effectively:

• Google Analytics: This helps us understand how many people visit the site, which pages are most popular, and how users interact with the content.
• Email marketing services: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email may be stored securely by our email provider.

These services may collect additional information, governed by their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those policies separately to understand how your data is handled by them.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously. We use standard industry measures to safeguard your information. This includes:

• Keeping software up to date
• Using secure hosting with firewall protection
• Restricting access to personal data

That said, please understand that no online system is completely immune to risks. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee 100% protection from unauthorized access, hacking, or data breaches.

7. Your Rights

You have full control over your personal information. At any point, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we have about you
• Update or correct any information you previously provided
• Unsubscribe from any emails or newsletters by using the link at the bottom of those emails
• Request deletion of your data from our systems

To make any of these requests, simply email us at [email protected]. We’ll respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as laws change or the website evolves. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

We recommend checking this page occasionally if you want to stay informed about how your data is handled.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns about how your data is collected or used, please reach out to:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://snehasishnayak.com