Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Date, e.g., October 26, 2023]
Welcome to the website of Dr. Aghosh B Prasad (“I”, “me”, “my”). I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website [https://aghosh.in] (the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information I Collect
I may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information I may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data via Contact Form: When you use the contact form, you voluntarily provide personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and message content. This information is processed using EmailJS to facilitate communication. EmailJS has its own privacy policy regarding how they handle data transmitted through their service. I only use this information to respond to your inquiry.
- Derivative Data (Log Files): Like most websites, my hosting server may automatically collect standard log information when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. This data is generally used for website administration, security, and statistical analysis and is typically not linked to personally identifiable information unless required for security investigations.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: This Site may use cookies or similar tracking technologies (like web beacons) to help customize the Site and improve your experience. Currently, this site primarily uses essential cookies for basic functionality [Optional: if you use analytics like Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics, or non-essential cookies, you MUST disclose them here, explain their purpose (e.g., analytics, preferences), and ideally implement a consent banner]. You can typically remove or reject cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect the availability and functionality of the Site.
How I Use Your Information
Having accurate information permits me to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, I may use information collected about you via the Site to:
- Respond to your comments, inquiries, and provide support.
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Site's functionality and user experience [Only if using analytics].
- Maintain the security and operation of the Site.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Disclosure of Your Information
I do not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to others. I may share information I have collected about you in certain situations:
- With Service Providers: I use EmailJS to process contact form submissions. EmailJS acts as a data processor and handles your data according to their privacy policy. [Mention any other critical service providers like hosting, analytics if applicable].
- By Law or to Protect Rights: If I believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of my policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, I may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
Security of Your Information
I use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While I have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide, please be aware that despite my efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, I cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.
Data Retention
I will retain personal information collected via the contact form only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (i.e., responding to your inquiry) or as required by law. Log data is typically retained for a shorter period, except when used for security purposes or if legally obligated to retain it longer.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to my processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability – You have the right to request that I transfer the data that I have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [Your Email Address].
Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with me. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and I cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website.
Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 [Adjust age based on jurisdiction, e.g., 16 for GDPR/CCPA in some cases], and I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under this age. If I become aware that I have inadvertently received personal information from a user under the specified age, I will delete the information from my records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. I encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to be informed of how I am protecting your information.
Contact Me
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
Dr. Aghosh B Prasad
[Your Email Address]