Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 6, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Hrishikesh Ganesh Kumar ("I", "me", or "the site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://hgk-portfolio.vercel.app or use the contact form.
Information I collect
If you submit the contact form, I collect the information you provide: name, email address, subject, and message content. I do not require an account and do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this site.
The hosting provider (Vercel) and analytics or infrastructure tools they operate may automatically process technical data such as IP address, browser type, and request logs needed to deliver and secure the site.
How I use information
- To respond to inquiries you send through the contact form
- To operate, maintain, and improve this portfolio website
- To protect the site against abuse or technical issues
Email delivery
Contact form submissions are processed through an email delivery service (Resend) so I can receive your message. That service processes message content only to deliver it to me.
Cookies and similar technologies
This site may use essential cookies or local storage for preferences such as color theme. I do not use advertising trackers on this portfolio.
Data retention
Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to respond and manage correspondence. Hosting logs follow the retention practices of the hosting provider.
Your choices
You may contact me to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you submitted through the contact form, subject to applicable law. Prefer email via the Contact page.
Third-party links
This site links to external sites (for example GitHub, LinkedIn, and project demos). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Changes
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change when updates are published.
Contact
Questions about this policy: use the Contact page or email hrishi0107@gmail.com.