Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Aashish Dhakal ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit my portfolio website and interact with blog comments.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Name: When you post a comment
Email: Required for comment ownership (edit/delete functionality)
Comment Content: Text you submit in blog comments
Contact Form Data: Name, email, job title, purpose, and message when you contact me

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Browser Data: Theme preferences stored in localStorage
Anonymous Analytics: Page views tracked via Firebase Anonymous Authentication
Interaction Data: Likes, dislikes, and reactions on blog posts

3. How I Use Your Information

Comments: Display your name and comment publicly; email used only for ownership verification
Contact Form: Respond to your inquiries and professional opportunities
Analytics: Understand content engagement (no personal identification)
Moderation: Prevent spam and maintain comment quality

4. Data Storage & Security

Firebase: Comments and reactions stored on Google Firebase (encrypted in transit and at rest)
localStorage: Theme preferences and email stored locally in your browser
Formspree: Contact form submissions processed via Formspree.io
Email Privacy: Your email is NEVER displayed publicly or shared with third parties

5. Your Rights

Edit/Delete Comments: Use the same email to edit or delete your comments anytime
Data Deletion: Contact me via the contact form to request comment removal
Browser Data: Clear your browser's localStorage to remove saved preferences

6. Third-Party Services

This website uses:

Google Firebase: Comment storage and authentication - Privacy Policy
Formspree: Contact form processing - Privacy Policy
Google Fonts: Typography - Privacy Policy

7. Cookies & Tracking

This website does NOT use cookies. All preferences are stored in browser localStorage, which you control.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. International Users

Your data may be stored on servers located in the United States (Firebase). By using this website, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Me

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact me:

Contact Form: Portfolio Contact Page

📋 Quick Summary

I collect minimal data (name, email for comments; contact info for inquiries). Your email is never displayed publicly. You can edit/delete your comments anytime using the same email. No cookies, no tracking, no selling data.