1. Introduction

Welcome to NiranjanSha.in. This website is operated by Niranjan Sha, a freelance digital marketer and SEO specialist based in Kerala, India.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected and processed when you visit this website, submit an enquiry, request a service, or communicate with me.

By using this website, you acknowledge this policy. Where applicable law requires consent for a particular activity, that activity will be handled according to the applicable consent requirements.

2. Information I May Collect

The information collected depends on how you interact with this website and which features are enabled.

Information you provide

• Your name and email address.
• Your phone number or WhatsApp number, if provided.
• Your business name, website URL and service requirements.
• Information you enter into contact forms or enquiry messages.
• Other information you voluntarily share while discussing a project.

Technical information

Depending on the hosting environment, security configuration and analytics tools in use, technical information may include:

• IP address and general device or browser information.
• Operating system and device type.
• Pages visited, referring pages and approximate visit times.
• Website interaction and performance information.
• Technical logs used for security, troubleshooting and website maintenance.

I aim to collect only information reasonably needed for the relevant purpose.

3. How I Use Your Information

Information may be used for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and service requests.
• Understanding your business requirements and preparing proposals.
• Providing SEO, digital marketing and WordPress website services.
• Communicating about projects, deliverables and agreed services.
• Improving website usability, content and performance.
• Monitoring website security and preventing spam or misuse.
• Maintaining business records and meeting applicable legal obligations.

Your information will not knowingly be used for purposes unrelated to the reason it was collected without an appropriate lawful basis.

4. Contact Forms and Enquiries

If you submit a contact form, the details you provide may be used to respond to your enquiry and discuss the services you requested.

Depending on the form configuration, submissions may be delivered through email, stored in the website database, or processed using a third-party form or spreadsheet service.

Please do not submit passwords, payment card details, identity documents or other sensitive information through a general contact form unless it is specifically required and a suitable secure process has been provided.

You can contact me to ask about the information you submitted or to request its deletion where applicable.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website or its third-party tools may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, improve security and understand website usage.

Depending on the tools enabled, cookies may be used for:

• Essential functions: supporting security and core website features.
• Analytics: understanding visits and website interactions.
• Preferences: remembering certain user settings.
• Marketing: measuring advertising or campaign performance, if applicable.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect some website features. Where consent is legally required, non-essential cookies or tracking technologies should only be activated in accordance with the applicable consent requirements.

6. Analytics and Website Tools

Website analytics or performance tools may be used to understand traffic, identify technical issues and improve user experience.

If tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Microsoft Clarity or similar services are enabled, the information they process will depend on their configuration and their respective privacy policies.

Not every tool listed here is necessarily active on this website. The actual tools in use should be verified against the website's installed plugins, scripts and integrations.

7. How Information May Be Shared

I do not intend to sell your personal information. Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary for purposes such as:

• Service providers: website hosting, email delivery, form processing, security and analytics providers.
• Project delivery: authorised collaborators or platforms where necessary to deliver a service you request.
• Legal requirements: responding to valid legal obligations or protecting rights and security where permitted by law.
• Business protection: investigating fraud, spam, abuse or security incidents.

Third-party providers may process information under their own terms and privacy policies. Where required, appropriate safeguards will be considered.

8. Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may link to external websites or services, including professional profiles, social media platforms, messaging services and client websites.

When you visit an external website or use a third-party service, its own privacy policy and terms may apply. I do not control the privacy practices or security of independent third-party websites.

Please review the relevant provider's privacy policy before submitting information through its services.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, manage ongoing enquiries or projects, maintain relevant business records, resolve disputes and comply with applicable legal requirements.

Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information, the service involved and any legal obligations. Information that is no longer required should be deleted or securely disposed of where reasonably practicable.

10. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures may be used to protect information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse.

However, no website, email system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please use appropriate caution when sharing information online.

11. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law and the circumstances of the processing, you may be able to:

• Request information about personal data held about you.
• Ask for inaccurate information to be corrected.
• Request deletion of information where applicable.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on your consent.
• Object to or restrict certain processing where applicable.
• Raise a concern about how your information is handled.

To make a request, contact me using the details in the section below. I may need to verify your identity before responding. Some information may need to be retained where permitted or required by law.

12. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for people seeking professional information and digital marketing services. It is not specifically directed at children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website in circumstances where it should not have been collected, please contact me so the matter can be reviewed and appropriate action taken under applicable law.

13. International Data Processing

Some hosting providers, analytics services or other third-party tools may process or store information on servers located outside India. Where this occurs, the handling of information will be subject to the provider's practices and applicable legal requirements.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in website functionality, service offerings, technology or applicable legal requirements.

Any revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Please review this page periodically for changes.