Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9th August 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Stories with Venky. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website, storieswithvenky.com. The website is a personal portfolio where I share my activities, such as podcasts, personal endurance challenges, and other adventures. It is designed for all ages, with no age restrictions.

2. Information I Collect

a. Personal Information:

  • You may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
    • Name
    • Email address
    • Contact details
    • Any other information you choose to share

b. Non-Personal Information:

  • I may automatically collect non-personal data such as:
    • IP address
    • Browser type
    • Device information
    • Pages visited on the site
    • Time spent on each page

c. Cookies:

  • Cookies are used to improve your experience on the website. These are small files stored on your device to help recognize you on future visits. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

3. How I Use Your Information

a. Personal Information:

  • Your personal information may be used to:
    • Respond to your inquiries or comments
    • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt-in)
    • Improve the content and functionality of the website

b. Non-Personal Information:

  • Non-personal information is used for analytics to:
    • Understand visitor behavior on the site
    • Enhance website performance and user experience

4. Your Rights

a. For All Users:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to any personal data I hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information at any time.
  • Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time.

b. Specific Rights Under GDPR (for EU Users):

  • Data Portability: Request that your data be transferred to another service.
  • Object to Processing: You can object to data processing in certain circumstances.

c. Specific Rights Under CCPA (for California Residents):

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information I collect and how it’s used.
  • Opt-Out of Sale: Though I do not sell personal information, you have the right to opt-out of any future sale.
  • Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

d. Exercising Your Rights:

  • To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [Insert Contact Email]. I will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Data Security

I am committed to protecting your personal data with appropriate security measures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Sharing

a. No Sharing of Personal Data:

  • I do not share your personal data with any third parties unless it is required for an automated process, such as email services or analytics tools that help improve the website.

b. Automated Processes:

  • Any data sharing that does occur is automated and only involves third-party service providers who assist in the operation of the website. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your data for other purposes.

7. Children’s Privacy

While my website is designed for all ages, I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent. If you believe that I have collected such information, please contact me, and I will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, feel free to reach out:

  • Email: storieswithvenky@gmail.com

10. External Links

My website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. I recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.