Privacy policy

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect information when you visit my personal portfolio website (the “Site”).

1. Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

If you contact me through the contact form or by email, I may receive information such as:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your message

  • Project details

  • Other information you choose to share

You are not required to provide personal information unless you choose to contact me or use a feature that requests it.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be processed automatically by the website hosting and infrastructure services used to deliver the Site.

This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the Site

  • Referring website or source

  • General technical information required to deliver and secure the Site

The Site does not currently use dedicated third-party analytics or advertising-tracking services. The specific technical information processed may change over time as the Site or its services change.

2. Cookies

The Site does not intentionally use advertising, marketing, or analytics cookies.

Certain third-party services used by the Site, such as hosting, contact-form, or appointment-scheduling services, may use cookies or similar technologies when necessary for their operation, security, or functionality.

Where applicable, these technologies may be used to:

  • Support basic website functionality

  • Understand and maintain service functionality

  • Maintain security and reliability

  • Support appointment scheduling functionality

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies or browser technologies may affect some website or third-party features.

3. How I Use This Information

Information collected through the Site may be used to:

  • Respond to messages sent through the contact form or email

  • Communicate with you regarding an inquiry

  • Understand and respond to your request

  • Discuss potential projects, employment opportunities, or collaborations

  • Improve the Site and its content

  • Monitor and maintain website performance

  • Maintain the security and reliability of the Site

  • Schedule and manage appointments when you use the booking functionality

I do not sell, rent, or intentionally share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

The Site uses a limited number of third-party services to provide hosting, website delivery, contact-form functionality, communication, and appointment scheduling.

These services currently include:

  • Framer - used for website hosting, website delivery, custom-domain functionality, and built-in contact-form functionality.

  • Email / Gmail - used to receive and respond to messages submitted through the contact form or sent directly by email.

  • Cal.com - used to provide appointment and meeting scheduling through the “Book Now” functionality.

When you submit information through the contact form, the information you provide may be processed by Framer’s form-handling systems and delivered to my email account so that I can receive and respond to your inquiry.

When you use the booking functionality, you may be directed to Cal.com, which may collect and process information necessary to schedule and manage your appointment. Your use of Cal.com is subject to Cal.com’s own privacy policy and terms.

The Site also contains links to external services such as GitHub, LinkedIn, email, and a resume. These are links only and do not embed those services into the Site. Your use of those external services is subject to their respective policies.

The Site does not currently use dedicated third-party advertising, analytics, tracking, newsletter, payment, or mapping services.

Third-party services operate according to their own terms and privacy policies. I do not control the privacy practices, security, or data-retention policies of those third-party providers.

5. Data Retention

Information submitted through the contact form or email may be retained in my email account and related systems only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Continue relevant communication

  • Discuss or manage a potential project, employment opportunity, or collaboration

  • Maintain appropriate records

You may request deletion of information you have provided, subject to any legal or legitimate business requirements that may require its retention.

Technical and service-related information may be retained by relevant third-party providers according to their respective retention policies.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request:

  • Information about personal data held about you

  • Correction or updating of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your personal information

  • Information about how your personal information is being used

To make a privacy-related request, contact me using the email address provided below.

I may need to verify your request before taking action to protect your information and prevent unauthorized requests.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not specifically directed to children under the age of 18.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact me so that appropriate action can be taken.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, the services it uses, or applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

Swayam Swarup Panda
Email: swayamcoder@gmail.com