Last updated: [OCT 2025]
Welcome to our site, Karan Powar!
We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit karanpowar.in, interact with our content,
or use any of our services.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Karan Powar,
an individual web developer and blogger based in India.
Our website address is: https://karanpowar.in.
This Privacy Policy ensures your data and security remain our top responsibility at karanpowar.in.
You can reach us through the contact form on the website or via email at [karanpowar04@gmail.com].
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Comment data: When visitors leave comments, WordPress stores the data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user-agent string to detect spam.
Personal information you provide voluntarily through forms or comments (such as name and email).
Usage data like your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and the time spent on the site — collected through Google Analytics.
Cookies that help personalize and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used to:
- Improve website content and performance.
- Understand visitor behavior through analytics.
- Respond to contact requests.
- Protect against spam or abuse.
- Comply with legal requirements.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
Through this Privacy Policy, we focus on maintaining full transparency about your data and security.
Comments
If you leave a comment, the data you enter and your IP address are stored for moderation and spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
After approval, your profile picture is visible next to your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, please avoid uploading photos that contain location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors can download and extract location information from such images.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to enhance your experience.
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences (such as login details).
- Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics.
- Prepare for future advertising features (e.g., Google AdSense).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may limit some website functions.
These practices reflect our Privacy Policy commitment to safeguarding your data and online security.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded videos, images, or links from other websites.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interactions.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
For registered users (if any), we store personal information in their user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information anytime (except usernames).
Your Rights
You can:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or delete your information (unless we must keep it for legal reasons).
To make such requests, contact us at [karanpowar04@gmail.com].
Data Sharing
We may share limited data with:
- Google Analytics (for site performance measurement).
- Automattic Inc. (for WordPress features like Gravatar).
No other third parties receive your personal information unless required by law.
Every step in our Privacy Policy aims to protect your data and strengthen user security.
We also follow best practices aligned with Google Privacy & Terms and the Information Technology Act, 2000 to ensure your information is handled responsibly.
Data Security
We use secure hosting and follow reasonable procedures to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: karanpowar04@gmail.com
Address (optional): Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
By continuing to use our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our dedication to keeping your data safe and secure.