Privacy Policy

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller for personal information collected through this website and services is:

Akash Jadhav
Freelance Digital Marketer, WordPress Developer & Brand Builder
Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India — 411028
Email: akashjadhav1@outlook.com
Phone: +91 95951 29580
Website: buildwithakash.me

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• The website buildwithakash.me and all its pages
• Any contact forms, email communications, or WhatsApp messages you send me
• Personal information collected during freelance project engagements
• Any other channel through which you share personal information with me

When you contact me through this website, by email, by phone, or via WhatsApp, I may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number or WhatsApp number
• Business name or organisation name
• Location or city
• Details of your enquiry, project requirements, or business needs
• Any other information you voluntarily share in your message or during project discussions

When you visit buildwithakash.me, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website hosting infrastructure or analytics tools, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country or city level)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search query that brought you to this site
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected in aggregate and is generally not linked to your personal identity unless you have also provided contact information.

If you engage my services, I may additionally collect:

• Business documents, brand guidelines, marketing materials, or content you provide
• Access credentials for platforms such as WordPress dashboards, social media accounts, or advertising accounts (stored securely and deleted after project completion)
• Invoice and billing information including business address and payment records
• Project-related communications via email, WhatsApp, or other agreed channels

I do not collect or store:

• Credit or debit card numbers or banking details (payments are processed through UPI or bank transfer directly; no card data passes through this website)
• Government identification numbers such as Aadhaar or PAN
• Sensitive personal information such as health data, religious beliefs, or political opinions
• Personal information from children under 18 years of age — this website is not directed at minors

When you contact me through the website, email, or phone, I use your name and contact details to respond to your enquiry, answer questions, and discuss your project requirements. This is the primary reason most visitors share their information.

Once a project is confirmed, I use your information to:

• Set up and manage project workflows, timelines, and deliverables
• Communicate progress, share drafts, and request feedback
• Access platforms or accounts you have granted permission to access
• Send invoices and process payment-related communications

Aggregated, anonymised visitor data may be used to understand how people find and use this website, which pages are most useful, and how the website can be improved. This data is not linked to individual identities.

I may use or retain information where required by applicable Indian law, including for tax compliance, record-keeping obligations, or in response to lawful requests from government or regulatory authorities.

I do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party under any circumstances.

In the course of running this website and delivering services, I may use third-party tools or platforms that process certain data on my behalf. These may include:

• Website hosting and domain providers
• Email service providers
• Google Analytics or similar tools (anonymised)
• Cloud storage services for secure project file storage
• WhatsApp Business for project communications where agreed

I only work with trusted, reputable services and ensure that any third-party processing is limited to what is necessary.

I may disclose your personal information if required to do so by applicable law, court order, or at the request of a competent government authority in India. I will only disclose what is strictly necessary and will notify you where legally permissible.

In the unlikely event that my freelance business is transferred, merged, or acquired by another entity, your personal information may be transferred as part of that process. You will be notified of any such transfer and your rights will be preserved.

Your personal information may be stored on servers located in India or in other countries depending on the hosting and tools used. By using this website, you consent to the transfer and storage of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

I retain personal information only for as long as is necessary:

• Enquiry-only contacts: retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, then deleted
• Active project clients: retained for the duration of the project plus 5 years for tax and legal compliance
• Invoices and financial records: retained for 7 years as required under Indian tax law
• Website analytics data: retained in anonymised aggregate form indefinitely

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Password-protected access to all devices and accounts
• Two-factor authentication on email and cloud storage accounts
• Secure transmission via HTTPS for this website
• Secure deletion of client credentials and sensitive files after project completion

However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember preferences, understand visitor behaviour, and improve the user experience.

buildwithakash.me may use:

• Essential cookies — necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies — used to collect anonymised data about website usage
• Preference cookies — may remember display preferences if applicable

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

If this website uses Google Analytics or similar services, those services may set their own cookies to collect anonymised usage data. These are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies (e.g., policies.google.com/privacy).

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information I hold about you. I will respond within 30 days.

If any personal information I hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that it be corrected.

You have the right to request that I delete your personal information, except where I am required to retain data for legal or contractual obligations.

Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for purposes based on legitimate interests.

Where technically feasible, you have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact me by email at akashjadhav1@outlook.com with the subject line "Privacy Request" and describe your request clearly. I will respond within 30 days. There is no charge for reasonable requests.

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and relevant rules, the Grievance Officer for any privacy-related concerns is:

Akash Jadhav
Grievance Officer — buildwithakash.me
Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Email: akashjadhav1@outlook.com
Phone: +91 95951 29580

Any grievance or complaint regarding processing of personal information must be submitted in writing to the above contact. I will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours and resolve the grievance within 30 days of receipt.

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

• Email: akashjadhav1@outlook.com
• Phone / WhatsApp: +91 95951 29580
• Website: buildwithakash.me