Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Bhargava Shastry ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this personal portfolio website (the "Service"). This policy applies to bshastry.github.io and any related services.

As a security engineer, I am committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about data practices. This website is designed with privacy in mind.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out via email or contact forms
• Any messages or communications you send directly

Automatically Collected Information

• Basic web analytics (via GitHub Pages hosting)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring websites
• IP address (anonymized)

How I Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and communications
• To improve the website content and user experience
• To understand how visitors interact with the site
• To maintain the security and integrity of the website

Information Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Information may only be shared in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of myself or others

Data Security

As a security professional, I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Minimal data collection practices
• Regular security reviews of the website
• Secure hosting infrastructure via GitHub Pages

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to external sites and services:

• GitHub: For hosting and version control
• Social Media: Links to LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms
• Academic Profiles: Links to Google Scholar, research publications

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, which I encourage you to review.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about data I have collected about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of any future communications

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me:

Policy Updates

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.