At www.chandrashekar.info, we value your privacy. This website is aimed towards being "privacy-first," meaning we do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics scripts that follow you across the web.

Data Collection

1. Information Collected Automatically

   When you visit this website, our hosting provider, ICDSoft, automatically records certain technical information in "Server Logs." This is a standard practice for nearly all web servers.

   The data collected includes:

   • IP Address: A numerical label assigned to your device.
   • Timestamp: The date and time of your visit.
   • Resources Accessed: The specific pages or files you viewed.
   • Referrer URL: The website you came from (if any).
   • User Agent: The type of browser and operating system you are using.

   This information is used solely for maintaining the security and performance of the website. It helps us identify and mitigate potential threats, ensure the site is functioning properly, and understand general usage patterns. We do not use this data to track individual users or create profiles.

   This website does not have contact forms, comment sections, or any interactive features that would allow you to submit personal information. We do not collect any data from you beyond what is automatically recorded in server logs.

2. How We Use This Data

   We use the built-in tools AWStats and Webalizer to analyze this log data in aggregate. This helps us understand:

   • How many people visit the site.
   • Which articles or pages are the most popular.
   • If there are technical errors (like broken links) we need to fix.

   Crucially: This data is processed entirely on the server. We do not use cookies to identify you as a returning visitor, and we do not build individual user profiles.

3. Embedded Content from Third Parties (Google Calendar)

   Our website includes an embedded calendar provided by Google to display our training schedule. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.

   When you visit the page containing the calendar, Google may:

   • Collect your IP address and technical browser data.
   • Set cookies in your browser or read existing Google cookies.
   • Track your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into a Google account at the time.

   We do not control the data Google collects through this embed. For more information on how Google handles your data, please review the Google Privacy Policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

   Under the GDPR, we process this information based on Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)). We have a legitimate interest in ensuring our website is secure, functioning correctly, and understanding general traffic trends without identifying individual visitors.

   We do not rely on Consent for this processing, as we do not use cookies or tracking technologies that require it. We also do not process any special categories of personal data, so Article 9 does not apply.

5. Data Sharing and Retention

   Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties. ICDSoft acts as our data processor to provide the hosting infrastructure.

   Retention: ICDSoft generally retains server logs for a period of two years for security and investigation purposes (e.g., preventing malicious attacks), after which they are deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

   Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. However, because we do not store names, emails, or use tracking cookies, we usually cannot identify a specific individual in our logs.

7. Contact Us

   If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, please contact us at email@chandrashekar.info.