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Privacy Policy.

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains exactly what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over it. No legalese — just plain, honest language.

Last updated: May 10, 2026
Effective: January 1, 2026

Your data, your rights.

This website is operated by Sudhakar Nayak (sole trader). By using https://freelancing-portfolio-mu.vercel.app/, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. This policy applies only to this website — not to any linked third-party websites.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide and information automatically generated when you use this website.

Information You Provide

Contact form submissions

Name, email address, and the message you send through our contact form.

Email newsletter signups

Your email address when you subscribe to project updates or newsletters.

Project enquiries

Any additional information you choose to share about your project scope or requirements.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage data

Pages visited, time on site, click paths, and browser/device type via Google Analytics.

IP address

Collected anonymously for security and spam prevention purposes.

Referral sources

How you arrived at the website — search engines, social media, or direct visits.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to operate this website and deliver the services you request. We never sell or rent your personal information.

  • Respond to your contact form submissions and project enquiries
  • Send the newsletter or project updates you subscribed to
  • Analyse website performance and improve user experience
  • Prevent spam, fraud, and unauthorised access
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party. Limited sharing occurs only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

Email delivery

We use Resend or similar providers to send emails. These providers access only the data needed to deliver messages.

Analytics

Google Analytics receives anonymised usage data. IP addresses are truncated and we do not share personally identifiable information.

Hosting

Vercel hosts this website. Their infrastructure processes requests, but they do not retain or sell your data.

Legal Requirements

Law enforcement

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of users or the public.

Cookies & Tracking

This website uses a minimal number of cookies to function correctly and understand how visitors interact with the site.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationRequired
_ga, _gidGoogle Analytics — tracks page views and session data2 years / 24 hoursOptional
themeStores your light/dark mode preferencePersistentRequired
__vercel_live_tokenVercel deployment preview authentication (dev only)SessionOptional

You can disable non-essential cookies at any time via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for.

  • Contact form enquiries: retained for up to 12 months, then permanently deleted
  • Newsletter subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe, after which data is deleted within 30 days
  • Analytics data: retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months per Google Analytics default settings
  • You may request deletion of your data at any time — see "Your Rights" below

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.

Right of Access

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Object

Object to processing of your data for marketing or analytics.

Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at sudhakarnayak2001@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites, social media profiles, and portfolio platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

  • GitHub, Dribbble, LinkedIn, Twitter/X — governed by their respective privacy policies
  • Live project links in the portfolio — governed by each client's own policies
  • We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site you visit

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law.

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision
  • Material changes will be communicated via a notice on the homepage for at least 30 days
  • Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy
  • Archived versions are available on request

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please get in touch.

Email us at any time — we aim to respond within 2 business days.

sudhakarnayak2001@gmail.com
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Last updated: May 10, 2026 · Effective: January 1, 2026

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