Last updated: [21.10.2025]

1) Who I am

This website is operated by Aavanti Gaitonde (“I”, “me”, “my”).
Contact: theaavantiarchives@gmail.com

2) What information I collect

• Information you send me (e.g., name, email address, message content) when you contact me by email or social DM.

• Usage data such as pages viewed, time spent, approximate location (by country/city), device and browser type, referring page, and timestamps. This may be collected via server logs and/or analytics if enabled.

• Cookies or similar technologies to operate the site and understand usage (see Cookies below).

3) How I use the information

• To reply to enquiries and communicate with you.

• To operate, maintain, protect, and improve the website (including performance, debugging, and security).

• To prevent misuse and comply with any applicable obligations.

4) Cookies

• Essential cookies help the site function and may be set by my hosting platform or embedded services.

• Optional/analytics cookies (if enabled) help me understand how the site is used.
  You can manage cookies in your browser settings. If I provide an on-site cookie banner, you can change preferences there.

5) Third-party services on this site

I use or link to third-party services. They may process limited information to perform their functions, set their own cookies, and have their own privacy policies.

• Hosting/CDN: My web host and content delivery providers may process IP addresses in server logs for security and reliability.

• Analytics (if enabled): A privacy-respecting analytics tool or Google Analytics may be used to measure traffic and usage trends (typically pseudonymous data like truncated IP, device type, and on-site interactions).

• External links & embeds: This site links out to LinkedIn, Behance, Instagram, and GitHub. If I embed any third-party content (e.g., social posts, videos), those providers may collect data when you view or interact with the embed. Their use is governed by their own policies.

• Blog platform: My blog content may be hosted on a WordPress.com address. WordPress/Automattic may process data (e.g., standard web logs, optional stats, or cookies for features). Please refer to their policies when visiting that domain.

6) Data location, transfers, and retention

My providers may process and store information in data centres located in various countries. I take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
I retain enquiry messages for as long as needed to handle your request (typically up to 12 months), and retain logs/analytics data only as long as necessary for security and site improvement, after which I delete or anonymise it.

7) Sharing of information

I do not sell your personal information. I share limited data with trusted service providers (hosting, security, analytics, email) strictly to operate the site and only under terms that protect your information. I may also share information if required by law or to protect my rights.

8) Your choices and rights

Depending on your location and local laws, you may have rights such as to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your information, and data portability. To make a request, contact me at theaavantiarchives@gmail.com. I may ask for information to confirm your identity before acting on a request.

9) Security

I use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

10) Children’s privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect information from children.

11) Links to other sites

This website contains links to third-party sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Behance, Instagram, GitHub) and may route you to a separate blog domain. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, which you should review when you visit them.

12) Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version. I will post changes on this page.

Contact: For questions about this policy or your data, email theaavantiarchives@gmail.com.