This Privacy Policy explains how Nishant Verma (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit nishantverma.in (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the terms described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Who We Are

This Website is owned and operated by Nishant Verma, an individual operating a personal portfolio, blog, and business services platform. For any privacy-related concerns, you may contact me directly (see Section 15).

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to all visitors, users, and clients who interact with the Website, including but not limited to:

Individuals browsing the portfolio or blog content
Individuals or businesses inquiring about services
Subscribers to newsletters or updates
Anyone who submits data through contact forms or other Website features
3. Information We Collect

A. Information you provide directly

Contact form submissions — name, email address, phone number, company name, and message content
Service inquiries — project details, budget information, and any other information you voluntarily share
Newsletter/subscription sign-up — email address and name
Comments or feedback — name, email, and content of your comment
Client onboarding — business name, billing address, tax information, and project-related documents

B. Information collected automatically

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
Pages visited, time spent on each page, referring URL, and exit page
Date and time of each visit
Clicks, scrolls, and interactions on the Website
Session data and technical logs for security and debugging

C. Information from third parties

Analytics data from services such as Google Analytics
Data from social media platforms if you interact with embedded social content or linked profiles
Payment data processed by third-party payment processors (we do not store full card details)
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Website uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies. These may include:

Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Website to function (e.g. session management)
Performance/analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g. Google Analytics)
Functional cookies — remember your preferences and settings
Marketing/targeting cookies — used to deliver relevant content or ads (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality. On your first visit, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner where applicable.

For more information on Google Analytics cookies, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

5. How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
To manage client relationships and deliver professional services
To send newsletters, project updates, or marketing communications (with your consent)
To analyse Website traffic and user behaviour to improve content and usability
To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security threats, or technical issues
To comply with applicable legal obligations
To process payments for services rendered
To maintain records for accounting and tax compliance
To personalise your experience on the Website
6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / applicable law)

Where applicable data protection laws apply, I process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

Consent — when you opt in to communications or cookies
Contractual necessity — to fulfil a service contract with you
Legitimate interests — to improve the Website, prevent fraud, and manage the business
Legal obligation — where required by law (e.g. tax records, legal disputes)
7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. I may share data only in the following circumstances:

Service providers — third-party vendors who assist in operating the Website (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing). These parties are contractually bound to use data only for specified purposes.
Legal requirements — if required by court order, law enforcement, or applicable regulation
Business transfer — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. You will be notified in advance.
Protection of rights — to protect the safety, rights, or property of the Website, its users, or the public
With your consent — for any purpose you explicitly agree to
8. Third-Party Services and Links

This Website may embed or link to third-party tools and platforms, including but not limited to:

Google Analytics, Google Fonts, Google reCAPTCHA
YouTube or Vimeo video embeds
Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, GitHub)
Payment gateways (Razorpay, PayPal, Stripe, or similar)
Communication tools (WhatsApp, Calendly, Typeform, etc.)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for their practices and encourage you to review their respective policies before interacting with them.

9. International Data Transfers

This Website is operated from India. If you access the Website from outside India (including the European Union, United Kingdom, or United States), your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries where third-party services operate. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers. Where required, I take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. standard contractual clauses).

10. Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy:

Contact form / inquiry data — retained for up to 2 years, or as long as required to complete the business relationship
Client records — retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes
Analytics data — retained as per the third-party provider’s default settings (Google Analytics: up to 26 months)
Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe
Server/access logs — retained for up to 90 days for security purposes

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

11. Data Security

I implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These include:

HTTPS/SSL encryption on all pages
Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Regular security assessments of the Website
Use of reputable, security-compliant third-party service providers

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use strong passwords and exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access — request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) — request deletion of your personal data
Right to restriction — request that I limit how I use your data
Right to portability — request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time
Right to lodge a complaint — you may file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details in Section 15. I will respond within 30 days.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately and I will take steps to delete such information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Where the changes are significant, I may notify you directly by email or via a prominent notice on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

I encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how your information is being protected.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact:

Nishant Verma
Website: nishantverma.in
Location: India

© 2026 Nishant Verma. All rights reserved. This Privacy Policy was last updated on 28 May 2026.