Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 17, 2026

This privacy policy explains how chanakar.com ("we", "I", "the site") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this website.

Information We Collect

Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. GA4 uses cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) to collect information about how visitors use this site, including page views, session duration, referrers, browser type, and approximate location. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy. IP addresses are anonymized by default in GA4. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Email Addresses

If you choose to download a free resource (e.g., the Linux Server Security Checklist), you may provide your email address. This is collected solely to deliver the requested resource. Your email will not be sold, shared with third parties, or used for unrelated marketing. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Cookies

This site uses cookies set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and track session information. These cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) expire after up to 2 years. No cookies are used for advertising. A local storage preference is also used to remember your theme choice (light/dark mode). This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to any server.

You can change your cookie preference at any time by clicking here.

Third-Party Services

The site contains links to third-party platforms including LinkedIn, GitHub, Medium, and Substack. These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies when visiting those sites.

Substack

This site links to a newsletter hosted on Substack. When you subscribe, Substack collects your email address and may track engagement data such as open rates and click activity. This information is processed by Substack in accordance with their privacy policy. We use this data solely to deliver newsletter content and understand readership. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

Calendly

This site uses Calendly to allow you to book consultation calls. When you schedule a meeting through Calendly, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, and other details. This information is collected and processed by Calendly in accordance with their privacy policy. We use this data solely to schedule and conduct the requested meeting.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained by Google for up to 14 months and is used in aggregated, non-identifiable form. Email addresses collected through forms are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us using the details below.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can reach me at LinkedIn or through the Work With Me page.