Effective Date: Mar 31, 2025
Last Updated: Mar 31, 2025

At MohitAneja.com, your privacy matters.
This policy explains what information is collected, how it's used, and your rights as a visitor to this site.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Mohit Aneja, a developer based in Chennai, India. You can reach out with any questions via the contact link in the footer.

2. What We Collect (and Why)

We collect two types of data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Email address: When you subscribe to the newsletter or contact us
• Name (optional): When provided in forms or emails

We use this to:

• Send weekly newsletters and updates
• Respond to messages and questions
• Share relevant content you've signed up for

b. Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we collect data automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone and location (approximate)
• Pages viewed and time spent
• Device type

We use this to:

• Understand how people use the site
• Improve performance and content
• Spot technical issues
• Keep things secure

3. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. You can disable or block them in your browser settings.

Here's how we use them:

a. Essential Cookies

Used for core functionality (e.g., keeping forms secure, basic site navigation). These can't be disabled.

b. Analytics Cookies

Used to track visitor behavior with tools like Google Analytics or Plausible (privacy-friendly). Helps us understand what content performs well.

c. Performance Cookies

Used to monitor how the site performs across devices or browsers.

d. Marketing Cookies (if/when applicable)

Used to track visits across sites and serve targeted content or promotions. These are only active if you accept them.

We currently don't run ads, but third-party embeds (like YouTube or newsletter forms) may use their own cookies.

4. Email & Newsletter

If you join the newsletter:

• You'll get 1 email per week (usually a summary of new content)
• You can unsubscribe at any time
• Your email is stored securely via [Your Email Service, e.g., MailerLite, ConvertKit, etc.]

We never sell or share your email with anyone else.

5. Third-Party Services

This site may use third-party services that collect limited data:

• Analytics: Google Analytics or Plausible
• Email marketing: [Brevo]
• Embedded content: YouTube, GitHub, Twitter, etc.

These platforms may collect data based on their own policies. We only use services we trust and review them regularly.

6. Data Sharing & Selling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data.
We may share data if required by law or to prevent fraud, abuse, or harm.

7. How We Store Your Data

• Email addresses are stored securely via the newsletter platform
• Analytics data is stored by the tool provider (e.g., Google)
• No sensitive payment or financial data is collected on this site directly

8. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA/Global)

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Ask for your data to be corrected or deleted
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain types of processing
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To request anything related to your data, please feel free to get in touch.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may change as the site evolves. The “last updated” date will always reflect the latest version.

11. Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests? Please feel free to get in touch.