1. Privacy During Platform Use

Infinite Circuits is designed as a tech blog platform to provide users with quality content and a seamless experience. During your interaction with the Platform:

• There may be vulnerabilities or unforeseen risks in how data is handled or stored.
• Features related to user data protection and privacy may evolve over time.
• We strive to protect your data and ensure compliance with applicable laws, but absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to provide our services and improve the Platform. This includes:

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

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Personalize your experience and provide relevant content.
• Communicate with you about Platform updates, new content, and feedback opportunities.
• Enhance and secure the functionality of our Platform as it evolves.
• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
• When you publish a blog on the Platform, your name and profile picture will be visible to anyone viewing the blog. This visibility helps identify the author and fosters community engagement.
• Users have the option to share blogs or other content on social media platforms using provided sharing tools. When content is shared, any public information associated with the blog (e.g., the author's name and profile picture) may be visible on the social media platform. By using these sharing features, you acknowledge and accept that your content may become publicly accessible on third-party platforms, which are governed by their own privacy policies.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data as follows:

• Trusted Service Providers: To assist in delivering our services (e.g., email communications or analytics tools). These providers adhere to industry-standard security protocols.
• Legal Requirements: If required under Australian law, we may share data with law enforcement or regulators.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Secure storage solutions.
• Regular system updates to address potential vulnerabilities.
• However, please note that no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

6. Cookies, Tracking, and Analytics

Our Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage patterns. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality (e.g., login sessions).
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand user behavior and optimize the Platform.
• Currently, we use Vercel Analytics to collect aggregated and anonymized data such as:
• Page views and time spent on pages.
• Browser type, operating system, and screen size.
• General geographic location (e.g., city or region) derived from IP addresses.
• You can manage analytics tracking by enabling "Do Not Track" (DNT) settings in your browser or using plugins to block analytics scripts. Note that disabling tracking may limit your experience on the Platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Upon your request, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized unless retention is required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

Our Platform is hosted in Australia, but some services or tools we use may process data outside of Australia. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in other jurisdictions with differing data protection laws.

9. Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes to our Platform, practices, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our Platform, and the Effective Date will be revised. Significant changes will be communicated via email or announcements on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Statement.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at rsajee@live.com.