1. Introduction

Welcome to satishsurwade.com, owned and operated by Satish Surwade. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect when you visit the Website, how I use it, and the choices you have. By using the Website, you agree to this policy.

2. Information I Collect

a) Information you provide

  • Comments: your name, email address, website (optional) and the comment text.
  • Contact or subscription forms: your name, email address and message, if you use them.

b) Information collected automatically

  • IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
  • For comments, your IP address and browser user agent are also stored to help detect spam.

3. How I Use Your Information

  • To publish and moderate comments and prevent spam.
  • To respond to your messages and queries.
  • To understand which content is useful and improve the Website.
  • To keep the Website secure and working properly.
  • To show advertising, where ads are enabled.

I do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. This Website may use:

  • Comment cookies: if you tick the box when commenting, your name, email and website are saved for one year so you don’t have to retype them.
  • Login cookies (site administrators and registered users only): these keep you signed in. Temporary session cookies last about 2 days; “Remember Me” cookies last up to 2 weeks.
  • Analytics cookies: to measure traffic and usage patterns (for example, Google Analytics).
  • Advertising cookies: third-party ad networks such as Google AdSense may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if you do.

5. Third-Party Services

The Website may use these services, which have their own privacy policies:

6. Media Uploads

If you upload images, remove embedded location data (EXIF GPS) first. Visitors can download images and extract any location data they contain.

7. Data Retention

  • Comments and their metadata are kept until I delete them or you ask me to remove them.
  • Analytics data is kept according to the settings of the analytics provider.
  • Messages sent to me are kept only as long as needed to respond.

8. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, including HTTPS and regular software updates. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, including India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and, if you are in the EU or UK, the GDPR, you may:

  • Ask what personal data I hold about you.
  • Ask for correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
  • Opt out of personalized advertising.

To exercise these rights, contact me using the details below.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience, including college students and freshers. It is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has provided information, contact me and I will delete it.

11. External Links

The Website may link to other websites. I’m not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the Website means you accept the changes.

13. Contact

For privacy questions or requests: