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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

At pratikvpadghane.in, I prioritize the privacy of my readers. This policy outlines how data is collected and used across my engineering critiques and cybersecurity research.

1. Data Collection: Comments & Contact

When you leave a comment or use the contact form, I collect the data shown in the form, including your name and email address. This is used solely to respond to your inquiries or to prevent spam. I do not sell or share this information with third-party marketers.

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If you submit "threat scenarios" or "cybersecurity tips" via my contact form, that information is treated with strict confidentiality. It is used only for research purposes. Any public analysis of such threats will be anonymized to protect the identity of the source.

5. Global Compliance (DPDPA, GDPR, CCPA)

In accordance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2026) and international laws like the GDPR:

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