# Privacy policy

> What this site collects, what it does not, and who else sees it. Analytics are cookieless, the newsletter runs on Buttondown, and nothing is sold to anyone.

Canonical: https://hsrathore.com/privacy-policy  
Updated: 2026-09-08

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## Privacy Policy

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Welcome to **hsrathore.com ** ("we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website **https://hsrathore.com**.

**1. Information We Collect**

- **Personal Information:** We may collect personal information such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us.
- **Usage Data:** We use Google Analytics to collect data about how you interact with our website. This includes pages visited, time spent on pages, and other analytical information.
- **Cookies:** Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.

**2. How We Use Your Information**

- **To Improve Our Content:** We use the information to understand how readers engage with our blog so we can improve our content.
- **Communication:** If you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment, we may use your information to respond or send updates.
- **Technical Improvements:** Data helps us maintain and improve the functionality of our website.

**3. Google Analytics**

Our website uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use the site.

- **Data Collection:** Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
- **Data Usage:** This information is used to compile reports and improve the site.
- **Opt-Out:** You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

**4. Cookies**

- **What Are Cookies:** Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience.
- **Managing Cookies:** You can control cookies through your browser settings.

**5. Third-Party Services**

We may use third-party services to operate our website and provide certain features.

- **WordPress:** Our blog is built on WordPress, which may collect technical data.
- **Plugins and Tools:** We use various plugins for functionality like commenting and social media sharing.

**6. Security**

We value your trust in providing us your personal information and strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it.

**7. Links to Other Sites**

Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

**8. Children's Privacy**

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

**9. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

**10. Contact Us**

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

- **Email:** hello@hsrathore.com