Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 5, 2025
Last Updated: November 5, 2025

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how vikipandit.com collects, uses, and protects information about visitors. I respect your privacy and am committed to being transparent about data collection practices.

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact me at hello@vikipandit.com.

2. Data Controller

Viki Pandit
hello@vikipandit.com

3. Information I Collect

3.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit my Site, I automatically collect certain information through:

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device information (screen resolution, device type)
  • Geographic location (at country/city level)

Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. Google may use this data for their own purposes, including showing you personalized ads across the web through Google Ads. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Server Logs
Our web server automatically logs:

  • IP addresses
  • Access times
  • Pages requested
  • Browser information
  • Referring pages

Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Performance and caching (Lightspeed Cache)
  • Essential site functionality

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact Site functionality.

3.2 Information You Provide

You can contact me directly via email at hello@vikipandit.com, I collect:

  • Your email address
  • Any information you include in your message

4. How I Use Your Information

I use collected information for:

  • Analytics & Insights: Understanding Site traffic, user behavior, and performance (via Google Analytics)
  • Site Improvement: Optimizing the user experience and Site functionality
  • Performance: Caching and content delivery optimization (Lightspeed Cache)
  • Communication: Responding to direct inquiries sent to hello@vikipandit.com
  • Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your information based on:

  • Legitimate Interest: Improving my Site and understanding user behavior
  • Consent: Cookie and analytics tracking (via cookie consent, where applicable)
  • Contractual Necessity: Responding to direct communications you initiate

6. Data Retention

Google Analytics Data
Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (typically 14 months for user-level data)

Server Logs
Typically retained for 30 days for security and troubleshooting purposes

Email Communications
Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically 30 days unless further communication is needed

7. Third-Party Data Sharing

Google Analytics

I share data with Google, Inc. to enable analytics. Google processes this data according to its own privacy policy. Visit Google’s privacy policies at:

  • Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Ads Personalization: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

No Other Third Parties

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except as described above or as required by law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

For All Visitors

  • Right to know what information we collect about you
  • Right to request a copy of your data
  • Right to contact us with privacy concerns

For EU Residents (GDPR)

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information collected
  • Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at hello@vikipandit.com with:

  • Your full name
  • The nature of your request
  • Specific details about what information you’re requesting

I will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

9. International Data Transfers

Google Analytics may transfer data internationally, including to the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

10. Children’s Privacy

My Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that I have collected information from a child under 13, I will delete it immediately. Contact me at hello@vikipandit.com if you believe I have inadvertently collected such information.

11. Security

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security updates
  • Limited access to collected data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

12. Third-Party Links

My Site may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Cookie Management

How to Control Cookies

  • Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent
  • Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for browser-specific instructions
  • To opt out of Google Analytics, use: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Lightspeed Cache Cookies
Used for performance optimization. Disabling may affect page load times.

14. Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in my practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. I will post the updated policy on this page with the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Me

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy:

Email: hello@vikipandit.com

I aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

Appendix: Plugin Data Collection Summary

Yoast SEO
Collects internal site performance data; does not collect visitor personal information.

Lightspeed Cache
Caches content for performance; uses cookies for cache optimization; does not collect personal data beyond IP addresses for rate limiting.

Google Analytics 4
See Section 3.1 and 7 for detailed information on data collection and sharing.

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