Thank you for visiting Kawshik360 (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what personal and non-personal information we collect, how we use and share it, your rights under major privacy laws (including the CCPA and GDPR), how cookies and advertising technologies are used (including Google AdSense and DoubleClick), and how you can manage or delete your information.
1. Scope and Acceptance
By visiting or using https://blog.kawshik.com (the “Site”), you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your information as described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information so we can operate the Site, provide content and ads, improve your experience, and comply with legal obligations. Information we collect falls into the following categories:
A. Information you provide directly
Contact details you give when you email us (e.g., name, email address), comments you leave, or information you submit when contacting us.
Any other information you choose to provide (e.g., when you subscribe to a newsletter).
B. Automatically collected technical and usage data
IP address, device and browser type, operating system, language, referral/source website, pages viewed, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
Log files, analytics data (page views, time on site), and aggregated usage statistics.
C. Cookies and similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
To operate, maintain, and improve the Site, its content, and user experience.
To respond to your inquiries, provide customer service, and send administrative messages.
To provide and personalize advertising (including interest-based ads) and measure ad performance.
To analyze usage and trends, perform analytics, and detect, prevent, or address technical issues or fraud.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
We do not sell your personal information for non-consensual commercial purposes unless explicitly stated otherwise in this policy or required by law; where “sale” under applicable law (such as CCPA) applies, we disclose relevant rights and opt-out mechanisms below. (California DOJ)
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the Site recognize your browser and remember settings and preferences.
Types we use
Essential cookies: Required for basic Site functions (e.g., navigation, form submission).
Performance and analytics cookies: Help us understand Site usage and performance.
Functional cookies: Remember preferences (language, display).
Advertising and targeting cookies: Used by us and third parties (including Google/AdSense and DoubleClick) to show relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to collect or receive information from your device and use that information to provide measurement services and targeted ads. (policies.google.com)
DoubleClick cookie
How to disable or manage cookies
5. Advertising: Google AdSense, Third-Party Ads & Partners
We participate in advertising networks (including Google AdSense) to display ads on the Site. As an AdSense publisher, we are required to disclose the ad vendors, inform users about data collection for ads, and provide links to vendor policies. Google’s AdSense and advertising technologies may collect device and browsing information to deliver interest-based ads and measure ad performance. For details on Google’s use of cookies and how to opt out, see Google’s policies. (Google Help)
Third-party advertising
Third-party privacy policies
6. Data Sharing, Disclosure & Business Transfers
We do not sell personal data for cash without your consent. We may share personal information with:
Service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email providers, ad servers).
Advertising partners and ad networks to deliver and measure ads.
Legal or safety reasons when required by law, to respond to legal processes, to protect the rights and safety of Kawshik360, our users, or the public.
Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy—where we will use reasonable efforts to ensure continued protection of personal information.
When we share your information with third parties, we require contractual commitments to protect that information and limit use to specified purposes.
7. International Transfers
Kawshik360 is a global website. Data we collect may be stored and processed in countries other than where you live. Where transfers are outside your jurisdiction, we take commercially reasonable steps to protect your information (e.g., contractual protections). Users in the EU have additional rights under the GDPR; see the GDPR section below. (European Commission)
8. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Kawshik360 is a general-audience blog and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact [email protected] immediately. For information on COPPA obligations, see the FTC guidance. (Federal Trade Commission)
10. Your Rights & Choices
GDPR (EU Data Protection)
If you are an EU resident, you have rights under the GDPR, including to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable.
Restrict processing or object to processing (including for direct marketing).
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. For an overview of EU data protection law see the European Commission’s resources. (EUR-Lex)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA (as amended):
Right to know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and categories of third parties with whom we share information.
Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information subject to certain exceptions.
Right to opt-out of sale: If we “sell” personal information, you have the right to opt out. We do not knowingly sell personal data for monetary consideration without your consent; advertising networks may participate in data sharing practices that CCPA may define as a sale—see opt-out mechanisms described below.
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights.
To submit a request under CCPA, email [email protected] with “CCPA Request” in the subject line and include details to help us verify your identity. For more details about the CCPA, see the California Attorney General’s CCPA resources. (California DOJ)
Do Not Sell My Personal Information / Opt-Out
Use your browser or device privacy settings to limit tracking.
Use industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance’s consumer choice page at optout.aboutads.info or Google’s ad settings to opt out of personalized advertising. (optout.aboutads.info)
11. How to Control, Access, or Delete Your Data
Email: [email protected] — for requests to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, or to make privacy inquiries. Include sufficient information for us to verify identity and fulfill the request. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Cookies: Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies; use opt-out tools (see Cookies & Tracking section).
Ad personalization: To opt out of Google personalized ads, visit Google Ad Settings (or My Ad Center) and follow the available controls. (Google Help)
We may need to verify requests to protect your privacy and security, and certain requests may be subject to exceptions under applicable law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective date” above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Third-Party Privacy Policies & Links
This Site may link to third-party websites, advertisers, and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of third parties (for example Google’s privacy pages and the privacy policies of advertising partners) to understand how they collect and use data. Google’s documentation on cookies and advertising practices is a useful reference. (policies.google.com)
14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the EU, the legal bases for processing personal data may include:
Your consent where you have given it (for example, cookie consent).
Processing necessary for performance of a contract with you (e.g., subscription services).
Legitimate interests pursued by Kawshik360 or third parties (for analytics, fraud prevention, advertising), balanced against your rights.
Compliance with a legal obligation.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
We will investigate and attempt to resolve complaints and disputes regarding use and disclosure of personal information in accordance with applicable law.
16. Consent
By using https://blog.kawshik.com you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent (for example, via a cookie banner) before placing non-essential cookies or processing personal data for marketing/advertising purposes. You may withdraw consent at any time for future processing (see “Your Rights & Choices”).
17. Important Legal Notices (Summary of Applicable Guidance)
Google AdSense publishers must disclose third-party vendors and ad networks serving ads and provide links to relevant vendor resources and choices. Kawshik360 complies with these requirements and provides opt-out and cookie control information where applicable. (Google Help)
Google explains how it uses cookies and similar technologies for advertising and measurement; you can manage ad personalization via Google Ad Settings. (policies.google.com)
California residents have rights under the CCPA; see California’s official guidance for details. (California DOJ)
EU residents have rights under the GDPR; more information is available from the European Commission and the GDPR text. (EUR-Lex)
COPPA requires parental consent for collecting personal data from children under 13; Kawshik360 is a general-audience site and does not knowingly collect such data. (Federal Trade Commission)
Last updated: January 20, 2026
If you need this policy in a different language, or wish to request a portable copy of your data, email [email protected]. Thank you for visiting Kawshik360.