1. Introduction

Welcome to Chandravanshi.org ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us
• Comments and Feedback: Any content you post in comments sections or send via contact forms
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email preferences for Power BI, SQL, Databricks, and AI news updates
• Professional Information: Job title, company, or industry when shared in professional discussions

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent, bounce rate, and user flow patterns
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies
• Referral Data: How you found our site (search engines, social media, direct visits)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Content Delivery: Providing tutorials, guides, and updates on Power BI, SQL, Azure technologies
• Newsletter Services: Sending relevant content about data analytics, Databricks, AI news
• Website Improvement: Analyzing user behavior to enhance content quality and user experience
• Community Building: Facilitating discussions about data engineering and analytics
• Technical Support: Responding to inquiries about tutorials, code samples, and technical issues
• Security: Protecting against spam, abuse, and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

4.2 Limited Sharing Scenarios

• Service Providers: Email service providers (for newsletters), analytics tools (Google Analytics), hosting providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Security Threats: To investigate potential security breaches or protect user safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)

5. Data Security and Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Keeping software, plugins, and security measures up to date
• Data Backup: Secure backup procedures with encryption
• Monitoring: Regular security monitoring and vulnerability assessments

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for understanding user behavior and improving content
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing of content on social platforms

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, especially for interactive features like code examples and tutorials.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with third-party services relevant to data analytics and technology:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior insights
• Social Media Platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter for sharing technical content
• Email Services: For newsletter delivery and communication
• Code Repositories: GitHub for sharing code samples and projects
• Cloud Platforms: References to Azure, AWS, GCP for educational content

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Data Subject Rights

• Access: Request information about what personal data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions or data processing

8.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data and purpose:

• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes
• Contact Form Data: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes
• Comments and User Content: Retained as long as the content remains published
• Technical Logs: Typically retained for 12 months for security and troubleshooting

10. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated from servers that may be located in different countries. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence, which may have different data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email to newsletter subscribers
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.