Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to piyushmehta.com ("the Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website.

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand my practices regarding your personal data.

1A. Where We Are Based

Piyush Mehta and this website (piyushmehta.com) are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. All data is processed and managed in accordance with Canadian privacy laws and regulations.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you visit the Website, I may collect certain information about you, such as:

• Name and email address (if provided through contact forms)
• Information you choose to provide in messages

2.2 Log Data and Analytics

I collect standard log data and use analytics services that may record:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Other statistics

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for various purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and messages
• Improving the Website and user experience
• Understanding how visitors use the Website
• Sending you updates or newsletters (only with your explicit consent)
• Protecting the Website against unauthorized access

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the Website.

I use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help me understand how visitors interact with the Website
• Preference cookies: Enable the Website to remember your preferences

5. Third-Party Services

I may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data. These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

These services may include:

• Google Analytics
• Vercel Analytics
• GitHub (for code hosting and project display)

6. Data Security

The security of your data is important to me, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access, update, or delete your information
• The right to rectification (to correct inaccurate data)
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided personal information, please contact me so that I can take necessary actions.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

11. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.