Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Prof. Dr. P. Ganesh Kumar's Academic Portfolio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website at drpgk.in (the "Site").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

When you visit our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: If you submit a contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and message content.
• Usage Data: We collect anonymous analytics data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for website functionality and Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and process contact form submissions
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns using Google Analytics
• To send you information you have requested (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., web hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user information may be transferred.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server hosting with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access the personal information we hold about you
• Right to request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to request deletion of your information
• Right to opt out of marketing communications
• Right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.