Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Abhilash Jose ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit abhilashjose.com (the "Site") or contact me through it.
This policy is written to address visitors from India, the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and the United States, and applies to visitors, prospective clients, and anyone using the free resources available on this Site.
1. Information I Collect
Information Provided Directly
Details such as your name, email address, and message, submitted when you use the contact form, book a consultation, or reach out directly.
Information Collected Automatically
Technical data such as your IP address, approximate location, browser type, device specifications, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected via Google Analytics and standard web tools.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Small files stored on your device to ensure core site functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze site usage metrics.
2. How I Use Your Information
Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you've requested.
Understand how visitors use the Site, so I can improve its content and performance.
Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site.
Comply with legal obligations, where applicable.
I do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA / UK Visitors)
Consent — for optional data collection, such as cookies used for analytics, where you've agreed to their use.
Legitimate interest — for understanding and improving how the Site is used, and for responding to inquiries you've initiated.
Contractual necessity — where processing is required to provide a service you've requested.
You can withdraw consent at any time — see Section 9.
4. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics — to understand website traffic and visitor behavior. Google's Privacy Policy
Google Fonts — this Site loads fonts directly from Google's servers, which may involve your IP address being sent to Google as part of that request.
WordPress & hosting provider — the Site is built on WordPress and hosted by a third-party hosting provider, which may log standard technical data (such as IP addresses) as part of normal server operation.
If this Site also uses a newsletter tool, remarketing pixels (Google Ads, Meta), or payment processors, list them here along with links to their respective privacy policies.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Preferences & Experience — used to remember your settings and optimize your browsing experience on the Site.
Analytics & Interaction — used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (via Google Analytics).
You can control or disable cookies at any time directly through your browser settings.
Visitors from the EEA and UK should be presented with a cookie consent mechanism before non-essential cookies are set — this policy describes that requirement, but implementing the actual consent banner is a separate technical step.
6. International Data Transfers
Global Data Processing — I'm based in India, and information collected through this Site may be stored and processed in India or other countries where my service providers (such as Google or my hosting provider) operate.
Cross-Border Transfers — If you're located in the EEA, UK, or US, this means your information may be transferred outside your home jurisdiction.
Appropriate Safeguards — Where required, such transfers rely on verified legal frameworks, such as standard contractual clauses used by service providers like Google, or the provider's own certified compliance mechanisms.
7. Data Retention
Retention Period — I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
Inquiry Data — Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to and follow up on your inquiry.
8. Data Security
Security Measures — I take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Internet Transmission Disclaimer — No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Privacy Rights by Region
India — Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Access & Summary — Obtain a summary of the personal data held about you and how it is being processed.
Correction & Erasure — Request correction, completion, updating, or deletion of your personal data.
Consent Withdrawal — Withdraw consent at any time, as easily as it was given.
Right to Nominate — Nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.
Grievances & Escalation — Register a grievance regarding data handling. Unresolved issues may be escalated to the Data Protection Board of India.
European Economic Area — GDPR
Access & Rectification — Access personal data held about you or request correction of inaccurate information.
Erasure & Restriction — Request data deletion ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, or object to data handling entirely.
Portability & Consent — Receive your data in a portable format and withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Supervisory Complaint — You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
United Kingdom — UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
Your rights mirror those under the EU GDPR detailed above.
If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
United States — California (CCPA/CPRA)
Knowledge & Access — Know what personal information is collected, used, or shared.
Correction & Deletion — Request correction of inaccurate information or complete deletion of your data.
Opt-Out & Non-Discrimination — Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (this Site does not sell data) and receive equal service without discrimination.
Note: CCPA/CPRA legally applies to businesses meeting specific revenue or data thresholds. These rights are extended here as a good practice, regardless of whether thresholds are met.
10. How to Exercise Your Rights
Regardless of your location, you can exercise any of the rights above by contacting me directly using the details in Section 13.
To help verify your request, I may ask you to confirm your identity and the specific right you're exercising.
I aim to respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe, and in line with applicable legal deadlines where they exist.
13. Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise any of the rights listed above, or wish to raise a grievance about how your information is handled, contact me at:
Email: abhilashjoseofficial@gmail.com Contact Page: abhilashjose.com/contact