AITechSpark ("we", "us", "our") is owned and operated by Birbal Nag, based in India, and operates the website aitechspark.com. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and what rights you have over that data. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the data controller is the operator named above.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment, we collect the information you enter — typically your name and email address. We only collect what you voluntarily provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit AITechSpark, our servers and security layer automatically record standard log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate analytics — not for individual profiling.
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how readers use our site in aggregate. It collects de-identified data about page views, session duration, and traffic sources. Our Google Analytics is configured not to store your IP address, and we do not use it to identify you individually. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- Sending the newsletter you subscribed to — you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email
- Responding to contact form enquiries and support requests
- Improving site performance and content based on aggregate analytics
- Detecting and preventing spam, fraud, and security threats
- Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.
Third-Party Services
AITechSpark uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics 4 — website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google reCAPTCHA — used only on our contact and newsletter pages to protect forms from spam and abuse. It collects device and usage information and is governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
- MailPoet — newsletter delivery
- WordPress comments — if you leave a comment, the comment system stores the name, email, and content you submit
We do not currently display advertising on AITechSpark. If we introduce an advertising provider (such as Google AdSense) in the future, we will update this policy to describe the data it collects before any ads are served. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the services above if you have concerns about how they handle your data.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data under laws such as the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). These may include:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to how we process your data
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from the newsletter)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@aitechspark.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is retained for 12 months. Server logs are retained for 90 days for security purposes.
Security
AITechSpark is served over HTTPS, which encrypts data in transit between your browser and our server. We maintain standard security practices including access controls, regular updates, and monitoring. No online service can guarantee 100% security — if you have reason to believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Children's Privacy
AITechSpark is intended for a general, adult audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@aitechspark.com and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us at:
- Email: info@aitechspark.com
- Subject: Privacy Request
We will acknowledge your request within 48 hours and resolve it within 30 days.