1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and profile picture (if provided).
• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and activity logs to enhance your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalize services (e.g., blog publishing and user accounts).
• To communicate with you regarding updates, security notifications, or support inquiries.
• To analyze and enhance the Platform’s performance through analytics.
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Data Storage & Third-Party Services

We store and process your data using Google Cloud Firebase, Vercel, and Resend.

Third-Party Services We Use

• Hosting & Storage: Google Cloud Firebase
• Platform Deployment & Caching: Vercel
• Email Processing: Resend
• Performance Analytics: Vercel Web Analytics

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the EEA (EU, UK, Switzerland) to Firebase, Vercel, and Resend servers. To ensure compliance, we rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) by Google, Vercel, and Resend

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)

• Consent: When you create an account.
• Contractual Obligation: When processing data is necessary to provide services.
• Legitimate Interest: For security and platform improvements.
• Legal Obligation: When compliance with laws requires data processing.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten) – Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability – Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Right to Object – Object to data processing, including marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the Contact Us page. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations:

• User account data: Retained until you delete your account.
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 12 months.
• Deleted accounts: Personal data will be erased within 30 days upon request.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our platform does not use tracking cookies for analytics or advertising. However, we may use:

• Essential Cookies: Used strictly for platform functionality (e.g., login sessions, security, and user authentication).
• Performance Monitoring: Vercel Web Analytics provides basic site analytics without using cookies or tracking users.

8. Newsletter & Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address to send updates about new blog posts, platform features, and relevant content.

• Data Collected: Email address
• Purpose: To send periodic newsletters and updates
• Retention: Stored until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Unsubscribe: You can opt out anytime by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting rsajee@live.com.
• Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell or share your email with third parties.

9. Data Breach Notification Policy

• Notify affected users within 72 hours.
• Inform relevant authorities as required by GDPR.
• Provide guidance on protecting affected users.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us via the Contact Us page.