Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-07-16
Who I Am
This is a personal portfolio and blog operated by Alok Ranjan Daftuar.
What Data I Collect
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
If you consent, I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. This helps me improve content and user experience.
Google Analytics collects:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source (how you found the site)
- Device type and browser
- Approximate location (city/country level)
- Your IP address is anonymized
Google Analytics does NOT collect:
- Your name or email
- Precise location
- Personal identification
Essential Technical Data
No cookies are set without your consent. Your browser automatically sends:
- IP address (for delivering web pages)
- Browser type
- Device type
This data is not stored by me.
How I Use This Data
Analytics data helps me:
- Understand which blog posts are most helpful
- Improve site performance
- Create better content
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Decline analytics cookies (use the cookie banner)
- Change your mind anytime (click “Cookie Settings”)
- Request deletion of your data (email me)
- Opt out via Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
Giscus (Comments)
Blog posts use Giscus for comments, powered by GitHub Discussions. If you choose to comment, you authenticate via your GitHub account. Giscus does not track you unless you interact with it.
Google Fonts
This site loads fonts (Inter, JetBrains Mono) from Google Fonts. Your browser makes a request to Google’s servers to fetch these fonts, which transmits your IP address.
Data Retention
- Cookie consent choice: 1 year
- Google Analytics data: 14 months (Google’s setting)
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email: aloknecessary@gmail.com
Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes.
This site respects Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.