Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Balakarthikeyan ("I", "me", or "my") operates the website balakarthikeyan.me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website or use my services.

2. Information I Collect

Personal Data

When you contact me via the contact form, email, or WhatsApp, I collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Project details and requirements you share

Usage Data

My website uses basic analytics to understand page views and user engagement. This includes anonymized data about page visits, time spent, and referring websites.

3. How I Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide project quotes
• To deliver freelance services you have requested
• To improve my website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Protection

I implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Data shared for project purposes is stored in secure environments and deleted after project completion unless retention is agreed upon.

5. Third-Party Services

My website uses the following third-party services:

• Formspree — for processing contact form submissions
• Google Tag Manager / Google Analytics — anonymized page analytics (via GTM)
• Firebase — for backend data storage and authentication
• Google Fonts — for typography
• Netlify — for website hosting
• WhatsApp — for client communication

6. Cookies

My website does not use tracking cookies. Essential cookies required for basic functionality (such as Firebase authentication) may be used.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request a copy of your data

8. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact me at:

Email: sbb202122005@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +91 8778725356

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.