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Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2025 · Last updated: · gshyamvp.com
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Plain-English Summary: This site is a personal portfolio. I don't run ads, sell your data, or use tracking software. The only way I receive your information is if you choose to contact me directly.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of www.gshyamvp.com (the "Site"), operated by Ghanshyam Patel ("I", "me", or "my"). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information I Collect

Information you provide voluntarily

This Site does not host a contact form that stores submissions in a database. Instead, contact is initiated through:

  • LinkedIn DM — handled entirely by LinkedIn under their own privacy policy
  • SMS (text message) — opens your native messaging app; no data is transmitted to or stored by this Site
  • Email (mailto: link) — opens your native email app; no data is transmitted to or stored by this Site

Any information you share through those channels (name, email, business details) is used solely to respond to your inquiry. It is never shared, sold, or added to any mailing list.

Information collected automatically

This Site is a static HTML/CSS/JS site hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect standard server-side request logs including:

  • IP address (anonymized or truncated per Vercel's data practices)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and timestamps
  • Referring URL

This data is collected by Vercel's infrastructure, not by me directly. I do not have access to individual-level request logs. For details, see Vercel's Privacy Policy.

3. Cookies & Tracking

This Site does not use:

  • Cookies of any kind (tracking, session, or preference)
  • Google Analytics or any analytics platform
  • Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or any ad network trackers
  • Session replay tools (e.g. Hotjar, FullStory)
  • Any fingerprinting or cross-site tracking technology

The only external resource loaded by this Site is Google Fonts (for typography). Google Fonts may log your IP address when fetching font files. You can review Google's Privacy Policy for details.

4. Third-Party Services

This Site interacts with the following third-party services:

I do not embed any iframes, widgets, or tracking scripts from social networks or advertising platforms on this Site.

5. How I Use Information

The limited information I may receive (through direct contact only) is used exclusively to:

  • Respond to your project inquiry or message
  • Coordinate on freelance web development work if engaged
  • Follow up on legal internship or professional inquiries

I do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or any automated decision-making.

6. Data Retention

Since this Site does not store form submissions or user accounts, there is no database of personal data to retain or delete. Any information shared with me directly via SMS or email is kept only as long as reasonably needed to handle the inquiry and is not shared with any third party.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • The right to know what personal data I hold about you
  • The right to request deletion of any personal data
  • The right to opt out of any communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact me directly via the methods listed on the Contact section of this site. I will respond promptly.

8. Minors

This Site is intended for use by individuals who are of legal age to enter into contracts in their jurisdiction. I do not knowingly solicit or accept freelance inquiries from minors. If you are under 18, please have a parent or legal guardian review this site and any potential engagement on your behalf.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the Contact section of this site.