Privacy Policy
Website: yogeshkasana.com Effective Date: March 23, 2025 Last Updated: March 23, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data submitted by visitors (“you” or “User”) to yogeshkasana.com (“Website”), owned and operated by Yogesh Kasana, a freelance web design and development professional based in India.
This policy is drafted in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (India) and applicable rules thereunder. By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using this Website.
2. Data Fiduciary
For the purposes of the DPDP Act, 2023, Yogesh Kasana is the Data Fiduciary — the person who determines the purpose and means of processing your personal data.
Contact Details: Yogesh Kasana Email: hello@yogeshkasana.com Website: yogeshkasana.com
3. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies solely to personal data collected through:
- The contact form on yogeshkasana.com
- Scheduling tools and widgets embedded on the Website
- Cookies and analytics tools used on the Website
It does not apply to third-party websites linked from this Website, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
4. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the following categories of personal data, and only when voluntarily provided by you:
a) Contact Form Data When you fill out the contact form on the Website, we collect:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Any other information you voluntarily include in your message
b) Booking / Scheduling Data (via Calendly) If you schedule a consultation or call via the embedded Calendly widget, Calendly may collect your name, email address, and chosen appointment time. This data is processed by Calendly under their own privacy policy.
c) Analytics Data (via Google Analytics) We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website. Google Analytics may collect:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL
- Device and operating system information
This data is collected in aggregate and does not directly identify you.
d) WhatsApp Chat Widget Data If you initiate a conversation via the WhatsApp chat widget embedded on this Website, you will be redirected to WhatsApp, and any communication thereafter is governed by WhatsApp’s (Meta’s) Privacy Policy. We do not store WhatsApp conversations on our servers.
We do not collect payment information, government identification, biometric data, location data, or any sensitive personal data as defined under the DPDP Act.
5. Purpose of Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data solely for the following lawful purposes:
| Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Name & Email (Contact Form) | To respond to your enquiry and communicate regarding potential web design/development projects |
| Scheduling data (Calendly) | To confirm and manage consultation appointments |
| Analytics data (Google Analytics) | To understand website usage, improve content, and enhance user experience |
| WhatsApp interactions | To provide a quick communication channel; no data stored on our end |
We do not use your personal data for unsolicited marketing, profiling, automated decision-making, or any purpose beyond what is stated above.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, we process your personal data on the following bases:
- Consent: When you submit the contact form or initiate chat, you voluntarily provide your data and implicitly consent to us using it to respond to your enquiry.
- Legitimate Interests: Analytics data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in understanding Website performance, in a manner that does not override your fundamental rights.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at hello@yogeshkasana.com.
7. Third-Party Data Processors
We engage the following third-party services that may process your personal data on our behalf or independently:
a) WPForms (Contact Form Plugin) Your contact form submissions are processed via WPForms, a WordPress plugin. Submitted data is stored in the WordPress database hosted on Hostinger servers. WPForms’ privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.
b) Google Analytics (Google LLC) Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC, headquartered in the United States. Data collected through Google Analytics may be transferred to and stored on Google’s servers globally. We have enabled IP anonymisation to minimise the personal nature of this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
c) Calendly (Calendly LLC) If you use our booking widget, Calendly processes your scheduling data under their own privacy policy. Calendly is headquartered in the United States. Refer to Calendly’s Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/privacy
d) WhatsApp / Meta Platforms The WhatsApp chat widget redirects to WhatsApp Messenger, operated by Meta Platforms Inc. Any communication via WhatsApp is subject to Meta’s Data Policy. Refer to Meta’s Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
e) Social Media Embeds This Website may include embeds from platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter/X. These platforms may collect data about your interaction with embedded content even if you do not have an account with them. Refer to the respective platform’s privacy policy for details.
f) Hostinger (Hosting Provider) This Website is hosted on Hostinger, whose infrastructure is operated from data centres located outside India (primarily in Lithuania, EU). By submitting data through this Website, you acknowledge that your data may be stored and processed on servers located outside India, in accordance with Section 16 of the DPDP Act, 2023, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal data with any other third party for commercial purposes.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to enhance functionality and analyse usage.
Cookies used on this Website:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Set By |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Cookies | Track page views, session data, and user behaviour | Google Analytics |
| Functional Cookies | WordPress and WPForms session management | WordPress / WPForms |
| Third-Party Cookies | May be set by Calendly, WhatsApp widget, or social embeds | Respective third parties |
Managing Cookies: You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website. For detailed guidance, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Contact Form Data: Retained for the duration of the project enquiry and any resulting professional engagement. Once a project is completed or no engagement follows, data is deleted or anonymised within a reasonable period.
- Google Analytics Data: Retained as per Google Analytics default retention settings (up to 26 months, configurable).
- Calendly Booking Data: Managed and retained as per Calendly’s data retention policies.
Upon expiry of the relevant retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.
10. Cross-Border Data Transfers
As this Website uses third-party services including Google Analytics (USA), Calendly (USA), and Hostinger (Lithuania, EU), your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside India. Such transfers are made in accordance with the provisions of the DPDP Act, 2023, and only to jurisdictions that offer adequate levels of data protection or where appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, as a Data Principal (i.e., the individual whose data is being processed), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and the purposes for which it is being processed.
- Right to Correction and Erasure: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data, or erase personal data that is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
- Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to raise a grievance regarding the processing of your personal data, which we will address within a reasonable timeframe.
- Right to Nominate: You may nominate another individual to exercise your rights on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at hello@yogeshkasana.com with the subject line: “Data Privacy Request.” We will respond within a reasonable period, and in any event, within the timeframe prescribed under applicable law.
12. Grievance Officer
In accordance with the DPDP Act, 2023, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the following individual is designated as the Grievance Officer for this Website:
Name: Yogesh Kasana Email: hello@yogeshkasana.com Website: yogeshkasana.com
Grievances will be acknowledged and addressed within the timeframe mandated under applicable Indian law.
13. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure HTTPS transmission, access controls on our WordPress backend, and reliance on reputable third-party service providers who maintain industry-standard security practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
14. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at, and does not knowingly collect personal data from, individuals under the age of 18 years. If you believe that a minor has submitted personal data to us without parental consent, please contact us immediately at hello@yogeshkasana.com and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.
15. Links to Third-Party Websites
This Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, including social media profiles and client websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users via a prominent notice on the Website.
17. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
Yogesh Kasana 📧 hello@yogeshkasana.com 🌐 yogeshkasana.com
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 23 March 2025.