Privacy Policy

Shailesh Thakran (“Owner”) prioritises the privacy of readers/users, and is fully committed to safeguarding any personal information you may provide.

This privacy policy explains how your personal information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit any landing page or engage with content.

Shailesh Thakran’s privacy policy was last updated and posted on July 19, 2025 (19-07-25). They govern the privacy practices and Terms of Use for the website located at Shaileshthakran.com.

By accessing or using this blog, you acknowledge and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Policies or practices, you are advised not to use this website or its associated services.

Information Collects & Details

The following describes the information categories collected & processed by Shailesh Thakran’s blog.

Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you subscribe to the newsletter, Shailesh Thakran collects your email address. This information is voluntarily provided by you to receive updates and other content. As standard, your email address is 100% secure with our hosting & email service provider – https://www.bluehost.com/help/article/eu-general-data-protection-regulation & https://kit.com/privacy.
• Name: Whether it’s your first or last name, your information is captured while commenting on any post or communicating on social media platforms, groups (Facebook), etc.
• Usage Information: This blog collects information about your interactions with the website, including browser type, device information (such as smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc), operating system, country/city-level geographical location, and pages you visit. This information is collected automatically and cannot be used to identify an individual user.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Shailesh Thakran’s website, open emails, or interact with articles, specific data may be collected automatically. This may include actions such as opening or responding to emails, viewing content on a webpage, or purchasing a digital product (if any).

Information from 3rd Party Sites

When you engage with Shailesh Thakran on social media platforms, such as Facebook/Instagram, by liking, commenting on posts, or participating in public or private groups, I may collect some of your information.

This information may include your social media details, profile picture, name, email, purchase history, device information, and specific demographic data.

Purpose for Collection of Your Information

Shailesh Thakran may use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Newsletter: If you subscribe to the newsletter, Shailesh uses your email address to send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Analytics: This site utilises Google Analytics and other analytics tools to analyse website usage and enhance our content and services. This information is anonymised and used for statistical analysis.
• Content Personalisation: To personalise user experiences, such as recommending content, products, or services based on user preferences and behaviour.
• Marketing and Promotion: To send promotional materials, newsletters, or marketing communications if the user has consented to receive them. This also helps to develop new products, services and features.
• Security: To enhance the protection of the website, users’ data, and prevent fraud and unauthorised access.

3rd Party Information Sharing

• Analytics Providers: Shailesh Thakran may share your information with analytics providers.
• Google Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to study user interactions collected from a website. To learn about Google Analytics’ privacy practices, please review their privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

To opt out of Google Analytics, you can download the Google Analytics opt-out add-on, which allows users to disable the use of data by Google Analytics JavaScript. The add-on is available for other browsers.

• Cloud Service Providers: This blog may share your information with cloud service providers.
• ConvertKit (Kit): This blog uses ConvertKit as an email marketing provider. You can learn about the privacy practices at – https://kit.com/privacy.
• Technology Service Providers: The platform may share your information with technology service providers.
• Affiliate Partners: The platform may share your information with affiliate partners to generate traffic, leads, and for business purposes.

SHAILESH THAKRAN DOESN’T SELL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Shailesh doesn’t sell, rent or trade your personal information to any 3rd parties, as the owner values your Privacy. Shailesh also doesn’t “Sell” your personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Shailesh may use cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics, AdSense, and Mediavine, to collect, observe, and serve targeted advertisements.

Usually, these companies may use information such as your name, address, behaviour, email address, Internet Protocol (IP) address, browsing metadata, and other numerical identifiers, including your browser type, version, and operating system (collectively, the “Browsing Information”).

This blog may also use, collect/store, or allow our third-party service providers to use/collect, or store cookies, web beacons, remarketing pixel tags, or other similar tracking technologies.

Your Choices

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from fully utilising the website.

To manage your cookie preferences or withdraw consent, change your browser’s settings or visit – https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647.

Affiliate Links & Links to Other Websites

Shailesh Thakran participates in several affiliate programs, including but not limited to Semrush, Bluehost, and others. This allows readers to access various products and services through affiliate links.

When you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

All product and service recommendations are made in accordance with my strict editorial standards and are based on genuine value.

Please note that third-party websites linked through affiliate programs may use cookies to collect certain information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

External Links

As per editorial guidelines, I sometimes put links to other blogs/websites (for reference). However, I only link to trusted sources (usually, it’s highly experienced people).

When you click these links, other websites might gather information about you. I can’t control these sites, so it’s a good idea to read their Privacy Policies when you visit them.

Data Protection and Security

The owner takes your data security seriously. Shailesh Thakran employs standard methods, including HTTPS, secure servers, and monitoring for any vulnerabilities or attacks. Additionally, the owner ensures that security is up to date.

While both the owner and server provider (Bluehost) do their best to protect your data, remember that no place on the internet is completely safe.

Retention of Data

The owner retains your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Your data’s retention duration is determined by the specific purposes for which it was collected, the nature of the data, and the legal requirements applicable to our operations.

The owner regularly assesses the need to retain your data and takes steps to ensure it is not retained for longer than necessary. Once your data is no longer required for the stated purposes, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Please note that even when your data is deleted, it may still exist in archived or backup copies for legal, regulatory, or operational purposes. The owner will ensure that any retained data remains protected in accordance with our privacy policy.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the retention of your data, please contact the owner at contact@shaileshthakran.com.

The owner is committed to ensuring that your data is handled in a manner consistent with applicable data protection laws and in a manner that respects your rights and interests.

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

The owner is fully committed to ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Under GDPR, if you are an EU citizen, you have specific rights regarding your data, including the right to access, correct, and erase your data, as well as the right to data portability and the right to object to data processing.

If you wish to exercise these rights, please get in touch with “Shailesh Thakran” at contact@shaileshthakran.com. Please expect a reply to your request within 45 days.

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to request information about the personal data our business collects, uses, discloses, and sells. They can also request the deletion of their personal information. It’s essential to note that the owner doesn’t sell any personal information and is transparent about the information collected.

If you are a California resident and would like to request CCPA, please reach out to the owner at contact@shaileshthakran.com. I will fulfil all requests and ensure the protection of your personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is meant for people aged 18 and above, not children. If you’re under 18, please don’t use this website or take any action here. Shailesh Thakran doesn’t intentionally gather personal information from those under 18.

If you know or have reason to believe that Shailesh Thakran has collected data from anyone under the age of 18, please contact the owner for removal of that data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may review and update the Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Therefore, I recommend that you review this page periodically. These changes are effective immediately.

Contact Details

Drop me an email for any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy.

Owner and Data Controller

Shailesh Thakran

• Contact email: contact@shaileshthakran.com

Effective Date: 19-07-25
Last Updated: 19-07-25