Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026-02-12

Who I Am

This is a personal portfolio and blog operated by Alok Ranjan Daftuar.

What Data I Collect

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

If you consent, I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. This helps me improve content and user experience.

Google Analytics collects:

• Pages you visit
• Time spent on pages
• Referral source (how you found the site)
• Device type and browser
• Approximate location (city/country level)
• Your IP address is anonymized

Google Analytics does NOT collect:

• Your name or email
• Precise location
• Personal identification

Essential Technical Data

No cookies are set without your consent. Your browser automatically sends:

• IP address (for delivering web pages)
• Browser type
• Device type

This data is not stored by me.

How I Use This Data

Analytics data helps me:

• Understand which blog posts are most helpful
• Improve site performance
• Create better content

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Decline analytics cookies (use the cookie banner)
• Change your mind anytime (click “Cookie Settings”)
• Request deletion of your data (email me)
• Opt out via Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

• Google Analytics Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Data Retention

• Cookie consent choice: 1 year
• Google Analytics data: 14 months (Google’s setting)

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email: aloknecessary@gmail.com

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes.

This site respects Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.