Last updated: 14 November 2026
This website is a personal publication by Awadhesh Jha. This Privacy Policy explains, in simple terms, what information may be collected when you visit, subscribe, comment or otherwise interact with this website, and how that information may be used.
Information that may be collected
- Subscriptions: if you subscribe to receive new writing, your email address and subscription status are processed so that new posts can be sent to you.
- Comments: if you leave a comment, information such as your name, email address, comment content, IP address and browser information may be processed for moderation, security and spam prevention.
- Website usage: WordPress.com and Jetpack may collect technical and usage information such as IP address, browser or device information, referring page, pages viewed, approximate location and timestamps for site operation, security, statistics and performance.
- Cookies: this site and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site functions, preferences, security, comments, subscriptions and website statistics.
Why this information is used
Personal information is used only for purposes connected with operating this website: delivering subscriptions requested by you, enabling and moderating comments, understanding how the site is used, maintaining security, preventing spam and responding to legitimate requests. It is not collected for sale to third parties.
WordPress.com and other service providers
This website is hosted on WordPress.com and uses services provided by Automattic, including WordPress.com, Jetpack and Akismet. These services may process information on behalf of the site in order to provide hosting, security, statistics, subscriptions, comments and spam protection. Their own privacy and cookie policies apply to their processing.
You may read Automattic’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for more information.
Comments and public information
Comments submitted to the site are moderated before publication. If a comment is approved, the name you provide and the content of the comment may become publicly visible. Your email address is not intended to be displayed publicly.
Subscriptions and withdrawal
If you subscribe to receive new posts, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided in the email or subscription service. Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.
Cookies and choices
A cookie notice is displayed on this website. You may also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect the way parts of the website function.
Retention
Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for site security and administration, or as required by applicable law or the settings of the service provider. Subscription information is normally retained until you unsubscribe. Comment records may be retained for moderation, security and record-keeping purposes.
Your choices and requests
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion or withdrawal of consent in respect of your personal data. Privacy-related requests may be made through any direct communication channel through which you have interacted with the site owner, or through the subscription or comment mechanisms provided by the website. Where a request concerns data processed by WordPress.com or another service provider, their assistance may also be required.
Security
Reasonable technical and organisational safeguards are used to protect this website and the information processed through it. The site is hosted on managed WordPress.com infrastructure. However, no internet service or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
External links
Articles may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not govern those websites, and their own privacy practices apply when you visit them.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated as the website develops, new features are added or legal requirements change. The date at the top of this page will show the latest update.
