Privacy Policy & Terms

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Part I: Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Data Controller

This Privacy Policy governs the data processing practices of chethankumar.in (the "Site"). The Data Controller for this Site is Chethan Kumar, reachable at chethan@chethankumar.in. We are committed to safeguarding user privacy globally by aligning our practices with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - EU), the California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA - USA), and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP - India).

2. Legal Bases for Processing

In accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR, we process your personal data under the following legal frameworks:

  • Consent: You provide explicit, affirmative consent when you voluntarily submit information through our contact forms or engage with our on-site AI conversational assistant.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process automated technical telemetry to maintain network security, prevent malicious activities (such as spam or DDOS attacks), and optimize website performance.

3. Comprehensive Data Collection & Minimization

We adhere to strict data minimization principles, ensuring we only collect information necessary to fulfill your requests.

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: When using our contact mechanisms or AI assistant, we collect personal identifiers including your name, email address, phone number, and any professional or contextual text you input.
  • Automated Telemetry: During your visit, our systems automatically log technical metadata. This includes your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time stamps, and device specifications.

4. Data Processing & Third-Party Processors

We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal data to third parties. Data is shared exclusively with vetted data processors operating under strict data protection agreements:

  • Web3Forms: Functions as our secure email routing infrastructure. Data submitted via forms is encrypted in transit and routed directly to a private inbox.
  • Lovable: Powers our AI conversational interface. Text inputs are processed temporarily to generate real-time portfolio responses and are not retained for machine learning or cross-site tracking.
  • Google Analytics (gtag.js): Tracks aggregated, anonymized user traffic to monitor performance.

5. International Data Transfers

Because our service providers utilize global cloud infrastructure, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside of your home country. For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, we ensure that all international transfers are secured using appropriate legal safeguards, specifically standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

6. Cookie Policy & User Control

We categorize cookies into two clear groups:

  • Essential Cookies: Technical cookies necessary for core functionality, such as remembering your consent preferences. These do not require prior consent.
  • Performance/Analytical Cookies: Deployed via Google Analytics to measure visitor interactions.

Consent Mechanism: Upon your first visit, a persistent banner allows you to explicitly accept or decline analytical tracking. If declined, Google Analytics scripts are programmatically blocked from running.

7. Global Data Subject Rights

Regardless of your geographic location, you may contact chethan@chethankumar.in to exercise the following rights:

  • Right of Access & Portability: Request a comprehensive copy of the data we hold about you in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request permanent deletion of your data, subject to legal overrides.
  • Right to Restrict or Object: Halt or limit the processing of your data under specific regulatory conditions.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent at any time for future processing operations.

Part II: Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or interacting with chethankumar.in, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All material on this Site—including but not limited to text, source code, visual designs, imagery, branding, and layout—is the exclusive intellectual property of Chethan Kumar unless explicitly attributed otherwise.

  • Limited License: You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to access the Site for personal, professional, and informational exploration.
  • Restrictions: You may not copy, reverse-engineer, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this Site without prior written authorization.

3. User Conduct & Prohibited Actions

You agree to use this Site exclusively for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from:

  • Using the Site to transmit spam, viruses, malware, or any destructive code.
  • Attempting to bypass website security frameworks, firewalls, or Content Security Policies (CSP).
  • Using automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or prompt-injection techniques to manipulate, overload, or reverse-engineer the integrated AI assistant.

4. AI Assistant Disclaimer & Limitation of Authority

The AI conversational agent deployed on this Site is designed strictly to assist visitors with information regarding my professional portfolio, skills, and background.

  • No Binding Advice: Content generated by the AI agent does not constitute formal professional, financial, legal, or technical advice.
  • Accuracy Disclaimer: While calibrated for accuracy, AI models are subject to occasional errors or hallucinations. All outputs should be verified independently, and Chethan Kumar accepts no liability for actions taken based on AI interactions.

5. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Chethan Kumar shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chethan Kumar from any claims, liabilities, or legal expenses arising directly from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the website's assets.

6. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These terms, along with the accompanying Privacy Policy, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal disputes, claims, or proceedings arising out of or relating to this Site shall be settled exclusively in the competent courts located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

7. Document Modifications

Disclaimer: This document has been crafted to meet global standards of digital transparency and risk mitigation. However, it does not constitute formal legal advice. Compliance requirements can vary significantly by industry and precise operational mechanics. For absolute legal certainty, consider having these policies reviewed by a qualified data privacy attorney.