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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit deepbhardwaj.com.

📅 Effective Date: 17 October 2026

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to deepbhardwaj.com, operated by Bhardwaj Consultants (brand: Deep Bhardwaj), a senior-led SEO agency based in Faridabad, India. When we say "we", "our", or "the team", we mean Deep Bhardwaj and the team running this website and its associated SEO services.

For any privacy-related queries, contact us at contact@deepbhardwaj.com.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to respond to your enquiries and improve the website experience:

  • Contact form submissions — your name, email address, phone number, website URL, and any message you choose to send us.
  • Analytics data — pages visited, time on page, referral source, browser type, device type, and general geographic location (city/country level). This is collected in aggregate and is never tied to an individual's identity.
  • Cookies and session data — set automatically by Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with the website.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to your enquiry or consultation request.
  • To understand how the website is being used and improve its content and performance.
  • To personalise return visits using anonymised analytics signals.
  • We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party tools that may collect data independently:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — web analytics by Google. Data is anonymised at collection. Google Privacy Policy →
  • Google Tag Manager — tag management system. Does not independently collect personal data.
  • Microsoft Clarity — session recording and heatmap tool. Does not collect personally identifiable information. Microsoft Privacy Statement →
  • Hostinger — our web hosting provider. Server-level access logs (IP addresses, timestamps) are retained per Hostinger's standard data retention policy.
  • PHP Mailer (SMTP) — contact form submissions are delivered to our inbox and are not stored on third-party servers beyond transit.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and to analyse site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so will not prevent you from accessing the website, but may affect some functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking via Google's Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained in our inbox for as long as the client relationship is active, or a maximum of 3 years, whichever comes first. Analytics data is retained per each tool's default retention period (26 months for GA4). Server access logs are retained for up to 90 days.

7. Data Sharing and Sale

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for commercial purposes. Data is shared with third parties only where necessary to deliver the services described in this policy, and only with providers who maintain appropriate data-protection standards.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@deepbhardwaj.com with "Data Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. All data in transit is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. SMTP credentials are stored in a private environment file outside the public web root.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data through our contact form, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and associated rules. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Faridabad, Haryana, India.

13. Contact Us

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