Privacy Policy

Overview

ByteAdvise is operated by Abhishek Singh. Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains what personal information I collect, why I collect it, and how I use it. The short version: I collect only what's necessary, I don't sell your data, and I use it only to respond to you, send you content you explicitly signed up for, or deliver and improve the site experience - including analytics and advertising provided by Google.

What information I collect

I collect personal information in two places:

Contact form: name, email address, and message content.

Newsletter signup: email address, and optionally your name to personalise emails.

I also collect anonymised data automatically via Google Analytics and Google AdSense - including browser/device type, pages visited, approximate location (country/region, derived from an anonymised IP), and advertising cookies. This data does not identify you personally. I do not run user accounts or identity-based profiling.

How I use your information

Contact form data is used to read and respond to your message, follow up if needed, and improve content based on your feedback. Newsletter data is used to send you new articles and updates, and to personalise emails if you've provided your name.

Analytics and advertising data is processed by Google - not by me directly - and is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Your name and email are never used for advertising.

Cookies & analytics

ByteAdvise uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site - such as which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and what devices or browsers are used. IP addresses are anonymised before being processed. This data helps me understand what content is valuable and how to improve the site.

Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser to track sessions and distinguish visitors. These cookies do not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Advertising

ByteAdvise uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This is sometimes called interest-based or personalised advertising.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to ByteAdvise and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the UK, or another jurisdiction with applicable consent requirements, a cookie consent notice will be shown before any advertising cookies are set.

I do not control the content of ads shown by Google, and the presence of an ad on ByteAdvise does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service.

Newsletter - your consent & unsubscribing

Signing up for the newsletter is entirely optional and based on your explicit consent. Every email I send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Clicking it removes you from the list immediately and permanently - no questions asked.

You can also email me directly at arthacode.web@gmail.com to be removed manually at any time.

Who I share your data with

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information (name, email, messages) with any third party - ever.

However, ByteAdvise does use the following third-party services that may process certain data on my behalf:

• Google Analytics - receives anonymised usage data (pages visited, device type, approximate location) to help me understand site traffic. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense - uses cookies and browsing data to serve personalised advertisements. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• Newsletter delivery service (e.g. Resend, Mailgun, or similar) - your email address is stored on their platform solely for the purpose of sending emails on my behalf. They are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.

None of these services receive your name or email unless you've explicitly provided it (e.g. via the newsletter signup).

How long I keep your data

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to resolve your inquiry. Newsletter subscribers are kept on the list until they unsubscribe or request removal. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default, after which it is automatically deleted. If you'd like any of your data deleted at any time, email me and I'll take care of it within 7 days.

Third-party links

Some posts on ByteAdvise contain links to external websites, including affiliate links. Once you leave this site, this privacy policy no longer applies. I encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

Your rights

Regardless of where you're located, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data I hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data at any time
• Withdraw consent - including unsubscribing from the newsletter or opting out of analytics and personalised ads - at any time
• Object to data processing for advertising purposes

To exercise any of these rights, email me at arthacode.web@gmail.com and I'll respond within 7 days.

Children's privacy

ByteAdvise is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted information through the contact form or newsletter signup, please contact me and I will delete it immediately.

Changes to this policy

If this privacy policy changes, I will update the date at the top of this page and note what changed. Significant changes will be highlighted clearly. Continued use of ByteAdvise after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch at arthacode.web@gmail.com. I take privacy seriously and will always respond promptly.