Ankit Maheshwari

Privacy Policy

Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com and use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or download our resources, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile information (if you choose to add it)
  • Country and location (if provided)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages you visit
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring website addresses

Social Login Information

If you choose to log in using Google or other social media accounts, we receive:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Profile picture (if publicly available)

We do not have access to your social media passwords.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site usage
  • Improve user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Send you educational content, books, and resources you request
  • Send you our weekly newsletter (you can unsubscribe anytime)
  • Respond to your questions and provide customer support
  • Send important updates about our services
  • Improve our website and services
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you opt-in to newsletters or create an account
  • Contract: To provide services you requested
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers

  • Email Service Providers: Amazon SES and FluentSMTP for email delivery
  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics for website usage analysis
  • Hosting Providers: For website hosting and data storage
  • Social Login Providers: Google, Facebook (when you use social login)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to lawful requests from authorities
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities
  • Protect the safety of users

Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Email Communications

Newsletter

  • You can subscribe to receive our weekly educational emails
  • Each email includes an “unsubscribe” link
  • You can opt-out at any time

Transactional Emails

We will send you emails necessary for our service:

  • Account verification emails
  • Password reset emails
  • Important service updates

You cannot opt-out of these essential emails.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (login, security)

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (Google Analytics)

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Marketing Cookies: Track effectiveness of campaigns (if applicable)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Do Not Track (DNT)

We honor Do Not Track signals when possible. However, some third-party services may not respond to DNT.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website uses:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics
  • Social Login Providers: Google, Facebook, etc.
  • Amazon SES: Email delivery
  • YouTube: Embedded videos (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

8. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted passwords using industry-standard hashing
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security updates
  • Access controls limiting who can view data
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information:

  • Active accounts: While your account remains active
  • Inactive accounts: Up to 3 years after last activity
  • Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Legal requirements: As required by law

After this period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

10. Your Privacy Rights

General Rights (All Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to automated decision-making
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

EU Representative: For GDPR inquiries, contact us at: support@hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Right to Know:

  • What personal information we collect
  • Sources of that information
  • How we use it
  • Who we share it with

Right to Delete:

  • Request deletion of your personal information (with exceptions)

Right to Opt-Out:

  • We do NOT sell your personal information
  • If we ever do, you can opt-out

Right to Non-Discrimination:

  • We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

Right to Correct:

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information:

  • If we collect sensitive data, you can limit its use

California Privacy Notice:

Categories of Personal Information We Collect:

  • Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
  • Internet activity (browsing history on our site)
  • Geolocation data (general location)

Business Purpose for Collection:

  • Providing educational services
  • Improving user experience
  • Communications
  • Security and fraud prevention

We do NOT:

  • Sell personal information
  • Share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising

To Exercise Your California Rights: Contact us at: support@hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com

We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.

Other Jurisdictions

Brazil (LGPD): Brazilian users have rights similar to GDPR

Canada (PIPEDA): Canadian users can access and correct their information

Australia (Privacy Act): Australian users can access and correct their information

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country, including:

  • United States
  • European Union
  • Other countries where our service providers operate

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (for EU transfers)
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Appropriate security measures

By using our services, you consent to these transfers.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU).

We do not knowingly collect information from children.

If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

If you believe we have information about a child, contact us at: support@hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last updated” date
  • Sending an email notification (for major changes)
  • In-app notification (if applicable)

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

14. Contact Us

For Privacy Inquiries: Email: support@hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com

For GDPR Inquiries (EU Users): Email: support@hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com
Subject: “GDPR Request”

For CCPA Inquiries (California Residents): Email: support@hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com
Subject: “California Privacy Rights”

General Contact: Ankit Maheshwari
Website: https://hindi.ankitmaheshwari.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days (45 days for California residents).