Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Channa18.dev. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit this portfolio website.

Technology Stack

This website is built using modern web technologies:

• Next.js Frontend: For fast, server-side rendered pages and optimal performance
• Spring Boot API: Backend API for handling data processing and business logic
• Server-Side Rendering: Some pages may be rendered on the server, which processes requests through our backend

Information I Collect

When you visit this portfolio website, I may collect the following types of information:

• Automatically Collected Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and API request metadata
• Contact Information: If you reach out through a contact form, I collect your name, email address, and message content which is processed through our Spring Boot API
• Cookies and Session Data: Small text files and session tokens stored on your device to improve your browsing experience and maintain application state
• Server Logs: Our backend API may log requests for debugging and security purposes, including timestamps, request types, and response codes

How I Use Your Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security
• To optimize API performance and debug technical issues

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics: To track and analyze website traffic
• Vercel/Cloud Hosting: For Next.js application deployment and CDN services
• API Hosting Services: For Spring Boot backend infrastructure
• Email Services: To process contact form submissions

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently. I encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely on our servers:

• API Data: Information processed through our Spring Boot backend is stored in secure databases with encryption
• Session Data: Temporary session information may be stored to maintain your experience across page visits
• Retention Period: Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiries, after which they may be archived or deleted
• Log Files: Server logs are retained for security and debugging purposes and are periodically purged

Data Security

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information I hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of communications at any time
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

Cookies Policy

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help me remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me to have it removed.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me at:

Consent

By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.