Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

Welcome to Ashtam Singhal's portfolio website (ashtamsinghal.in). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website or engage with my digital marketing services.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you have any questions, please contact me at hello@ashtamsinghal.in.

2 Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information — Name, email address, phone number when you fill out contact forms or book a strategy call.
• Business Information — Company name, website URL, industry, and project details shared during consultations.
• Usage Data — Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs — collected automatically through analytics tools.
• Communication Data — Emails, messages, and any content you send through the website's contact form or WhatsApp.
• Cookies & Tracking Data — Website analytics data collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and similar tools.

3 How I Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to provide and improve my services:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide consultation services
• To send project updates, reports, and relevant communications
• To understand website usage and improve user experience
• To send periodic newsletters or growth insights (only if you opted in)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To process payments for services rendered (via third-party payment processors)

4 Cookies & Tracking

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function properly (theme preference, session data)
• Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics 4 to understand visitor behavior (anonymized where possible)
• Marketing Cookies — May be used to track campaign performance (only with your consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

5 Third-Party Services

I use trusted third-party services that may access your data:

• Google Analytics 4 — Website analytics and audience insights
• Google Ads — Advertising and campaign tracking
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads — Paid advertising platforms
• WhatsApp Business — Communication and support
• Mailchimp / Email platforms — Newsletter delivery (only for opt-in subscribers)
• WordPress — Website hosting and content management

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. I encourage you to review them.

6 Data Sharing & Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may only be shared:

• With service providers who assist in delivering my services (under confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to comply with legal processes
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of my business or others
• With your explicit consent for any other purpose

7 Data Retention

I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Client project data is retained for a minimum of 2 years for legal and reporting purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me.

8 Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
• Right to Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Portability — Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Opt-Out — Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Right to Object — Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, email me at hello@ashtamsinghal.in.

9 Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes SSL encryption, secure hosting, and limited access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10 Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately.

11 Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. When I make changes, I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this policy regularly. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12 Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:

• 📧 Email: hello@ashtamsinghal.in
• 📱 WhatsApp: +91 90452 64747
• 🌐 Website: ashtamsinghal.in