Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 22, 2026 Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Welcome to pinaksaha.me ("the Site"), a personal blog and portfolio operated by Pinak Saha. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information Collected

a. Analytics Data (Google Analytics)

This Site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with it. Google Analytics collects data such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring websites and traffic sources
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Interactions such as clicks and scroll depth

This data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies and is processed by Google. It is used solely for site optimization — to improve content, performance, and the overall visitor experience. It is not used for advertising or profiling.

You can learn more about Google's data practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

b. Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)

This Site uses the Meta Pixel provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Pixel collects data such as:

• Pages visited
• Actions taken on the Site (e.g., page views)
• Device type and browser information

This data is used solely to measure and optimize Site performance — specifically to understand how visitors reach and interact with the Site. It is not used to serve you ads or to build advertising audiences.

You can learn more about Meta's data practices at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy.

c. Contact Form

If you reach out via the contact page, the following information may be collected:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message

This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

d. Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to updates, your email address is collected and stored for the purpose of sending you blog updates and announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

e. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the Site, certain technical information is automatically collected by the web server, including:

• IP address
• HTTP request headers (browser type, referrer URL)
• Date and time of access

This data is used for security and operational purposes and is not used to identify individuals.

2. Cookies

This Site uses cookies through Google Analytics and the Meta Pixel. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help analyze traffic and usage patterns.

Both tools are configured for site optimization purposes only — not for advertising or cross-site tracking.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.

3. How Information Is Used

The information collected is used to:

• Analyze and improve Site content and performance
• Measure which pages and content are most useful to visitors
• Respond to messages sent via the contact form
• Send newsletter updates to subscribers who have opted in
• Maintain the security and integrity of the Site

Neither Google Analytics nor the Meta Pixel data is used for advertising, retargeting, or selling data to third parties.

4. Information Sharing

This Site does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Data may be shared with:

• Google LLC — for analytics purposes (site optimization only)
• Meta Platforms, Inc. — for pixel measurement purposes (site optimization only)
• Service providers — hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on behalf of this Site under appropriate data processing agreements

Data may also be disclosed if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of visitors or the public.

5. Data Retention

• Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics per Google's default retention settings (up to 26 months).
• Meta Pixel data is retained per Meta's default data retention policies.
• Contact form messages are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
• Newsletter subscriber emails are retained until you unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA) including:

• The right to access the personal data held about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing
• The right to opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact page.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites (including social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and GitHub). This Privacy Policy applies only to pinaksaha.me. Third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and visiting them is at your own discretion.

8. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. No personal information is knowingly collected from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this Site, please contact me immediately.

9. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are in place to protect the information collected through this Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via:

• Website: pinaksaha.me/contact

This privacy policy was written for pinaksaha.me, a personal blog and portfolio by Pinak Saha.