Purpose of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
By accessing or using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and transparently, in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
When you contact us through email, contact forms, or newsletter subscriptions, you may provide:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided voluntarily)
• Organization or affiliation
• Any other details you choose to include in your message
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Referring website or link
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of access
This data is used for analytics, security, and site improvement.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to:
• Understand visitor interactions
• Improve website performance and usability
• Remember user preferences
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information
We use your data only for legitimate and limited purposes, such as:
• Responding to inquiries and communication requests
• Providing updates or newsletters (if subscribed)
• Enhancing website performance and user experience
• Monitoring site usage and detecting security threats
• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share data only in the following limited cases:
• Service Providers: With trusted vendors (e.g., website hosting, email services, analytics tools) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or valid government request.
• Website Protection: To protect the integrity, security, and rights of the website and its users.
All third-party service providers are required to maintain the same level of data protection as stated in this Policy.

Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for data you voluntarily provided.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at vssravi@gmail.com

Data Security
We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You share information at your own risk.

International Data Transfers
As this website may be hosted or accessed from multiple regions, your data may be transferred across borders.
In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data according to applicable privacy standards.

Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their Privacy Policies when visiting those websites.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology.
The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will indicate the most recent version.
Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Ravichandran Somu
Email: vssravi@gmail.com
Website: www.ravichandransomu.com