Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
At anmol.am, I take your privacy seriously. This website is designed with privacy-first principles. I collect minimal data, use no invasive tracking, and never sell your information to third parties.
What Information We Collect
1. Anonymous Page Views
When you visit a page, we count the view to understand which content is popular. This includes:
- Page URL and view count
- Hashed IP address (SHA-256 encrypted, not reversible)
- Browser user agent (truncated for privacy)
- Timestamp of visit
Note: Your IP address is never stored in plain text. We hash it with a salt to prevent duplicate counting while protecting your identity.
2. Performance Analytics (Vercel)
We use Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights to monitor website performance. This collects:
- Anonymous page views and navigation patterns
- Performance metrics (load time, Core Web Vitals)
- Country-level geographic data (not city or precise location)
Vercel Analytics is GDPR-compliant and uses no cookies or personal identifiers.
3. Contact Form Data
When you submit the contact form, we collect:
- Your name and email address (provided by you)
- Your message content
This information is sent directly to my email and is not stored on our servers.
4. Local Browser Storage
We use your browser's local storage to remember:
- Your theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Basic visit counter (stays in your browser only)
This data never leaves your device and can be cleared anytime via browser settings.
What We DON'T Collect
- ✓No Google Analytics or advertising trackers
- ✓No Facebook Pixel or social media tracking
- ✓No browser fingerprinting or device tracking
- ✓No cross-site tracking or retargeting
- ✓No session recording (Hotjar, FullStory, etc.)
- ✓No personal data sold to third parties
How We Use Your Information
The minimal data we collect is used only to:
- Display view counts on articles (anonymous)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Respond to your contact form inquiries
- Prevent spam and abuse (via IP rate limiting)
We never use your data for advertising, profiling, or selling to third parties.
Data Retention
- Page view analytics: Detailed visit data expires after 24 hours. Only aggregated view counts are kept.
- View counts: Stored indefinitely (contains no personal information)
- Contact form submissions: Stored in my email inbox only
- Vercel Analytics: Retained according to their privacy policy (typically 30 days for raw data)
Cookies
This website uses minimal essential cookies required for basic functionality:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Vercel's essential hosting cookies
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Data Security
We protect your data with industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- IP addresses hashed with SHA-256 before storage
- Secure headers to prevent XSS and clickjacking
- Regular security audits and updates
- Hosted on Vercel's secure infrastructure
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services:
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Upstash Redis: Database for view counts (Privacy Policy)
- Resend: Email delivery for contact form (Privacy Policy)
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of analytics (use browser "Do Not Track")
- Clear local storage via your browser settings
To exercise these rights, please contact me at: work@anmol.am
Children's Privacy
This website does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact me immediately.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Privacy Summary
- ✓Minimal data collection (anonymous page views only)
- ✓IPs hashed, never stored in plain text
- ✓No advertising or invasive tracking
- ✓GDPR & CCPA compliant
- ✓Your data is never sold to third parties