Last updated: 12 December 2025

This website, https://www.AbhijitBhaduri.com, is operated by Abhijit Bhaduri (“I”, “me”, or “my”).

For individuals in the European Union, I am the data controller responsible for your personal information.

I respect your privacy and collect only the information needed to share my writing, newsletters, drawings, and podcasts with people who choose to receive them.

What information I collect

Information you provide

  • Name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Any information you choose to share when you contact me

Information collected automatically

  • Basic technical data such as browser type, pages visited, and approximate location (country/city level)
  • This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally

How your information is used

Your information is used to:

  • Send newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and creative updates
  • Respond to messages you initiate
  • Improve the website and understand what content is useful
  • Meet legal obligations

I do not sell or rent personal data. I also do not sell or share personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

Legal basis (EU & India)

If you are located in the European Union or India, your personal data is processed based on:

  • Your consent (when you subscribe)
  • Legitimate interest (operating a personal publishing website)
  • Legal obligation, where required

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Emails

If you subscribe, you may receive emails from me. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time.

Cookies

This site uses a small number of cookies to:

  • Ensure basic website functionality
  • Collect anonymous usage analytics (for example, through tools such as Google Analytics)

No advertising or tracking cookies are used.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described above.

Third-party services

Some content (such as podcast players, embedded forms, or media) may be provided by third-party platforms. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Your information may be stored or processed in the United States. By providing your information, you acknowledge that it may be processed in a country that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

Data security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse.

However, no online service is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please use the contact form at: https://abhijitbhaduri.com/about/

Data retention

I keep personal information only as long as necessary to provide the content you requested or to meet legal requirements.
You may request deletion at any time.

Children

This site is not intended for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect their personal data.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact me using the form at: https://abhijitbhaduri.com/about/

Updates

This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always appear on this page.