How I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website.
This website serves as my personal learning platform. The content represents my understanding, interpretations, and reflections on various topics in software engineering and distributed systems.
Educational Nature: All content is created for educational purposes and may include references to existing materials, research papers, and technical literature. These are my personal views and interpretations, not definitive statements.
Accuracy Disclaimer: While I strive for accuracy, the content may contain errors or inaccuracies. The information reflects my understanding at the time of writing and should not be considered as professional advice or absolute truth.
Content Attribution: This is my personal learning space where I share my thoughts and experiences. I often reference, learn from, and build upon existing content from books, papers, and other sources. While I do my best to give credit where it's due, I may not always be able to cite every source explicitly. The original creators absolutely deserve recognition for their work, and I'm grateful for the knowledge they've shared. Everything here is shared purely for educational purposes as I continue my learning journey.
I encourage readers to conduct their own research, verify information independently, and form their own conclusions. This content is shared purely for educational purposes as part of my learning journey.
This Privacy Policy describes how Abhishek Tangod ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit my personal website at https://abhishekvtangod.vercel.app. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
This website is primarily informational and designed to share knowledge about software engineering, distributed systems, and related topics. I collect minimal personal information, limited to what's necessary for basic website functionality and user experience.
When you visit this website, certain information is automatically collected by your browser and our hosting provider:
You may choose to provide additional information through:
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain the website, including theme preferences and navigation
To understand which content is most valuable to readers and improve the website
To respond to your inquiries and send newsletters (if you subscribe)
To analyze website usage patterns and optimize performance
To comply with applicable laws and regulations
I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
Information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect rights and safety
Information may be shared with your explicit consent
This website uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies:
Required for basic website functionality and theme preferences
Used to understand website usage (anonymized data)
I do not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site tracking
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
I implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
Website is hosted on secure, reputable platforms
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated
I retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
Typically retained for 30-90 days for security and analytics purposes
Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Retained for the duration of our communication plus a reasonable period
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Request information about what data I have about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Unsubscribe from newsletters or other communications
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
This website may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
Website hosting and analytics
Website usage analytics (if enabled)
Email delivery and management
I encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact me immediately.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. I ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please visit our contact page.
Last Updated: September 2025