Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026 · Effective immediately

This is my personal website. I’m not a corporation, and I’m not here to harvest your data or sell it to anyone. This page explains — plainly and honestly — what information this site collects, why, and what I do with it.

1. Who This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to everyone who visits samay-raina.com (or whatever domain this site ends up on), browses its pages, signs up for updates, or gets in touch through any form or contact method available here.

By using this website, you’re agreeing to the practices described below. If something here doesn’t sit right with you, please don’t use the site — and feel free to email me if you have questions.

2. What I Collect

I try to keep data collection minimal. Here’s what might get collected depending on how you interact with the site:

Contact information — If you use a contact form or email me directly, I receive your name, email address, and whatever message you wrote. That’s it.
Basic analytics — I use an analytics tool (like Google Analytics or a privacy-friendly alternative) to see how many people visit, which pages are popular, and roughly where visitors are from. This data is anonymized — I can’t identify you personally from it.
Technical data — Your browser, device type, and IP address may be logged automatically by the hosting server. I don’t actively use this to track you.
Cookies — Small text files that help the site remember preferences. More on this in the cookies section below.

I do not run advertising on this site. I do not collect payment information. I do not build user profiles or sell data. Full stop.

3. Why I Collect It

Every piece of information that gets collected has a reason:

Contact details are collected so I can actually reply to you.
Analytics help me understand what content is useful and what isn’t — so I can make the site better.
Technical data is logged by the hosting infrastructure for security and reliability purposes — not by me for any marketing purpose.

I don’t send spam. If you email me, you’ll hear from me (or you won’t). I won’t add you to a mailing list without your explicit permission.

4. Sharing Your Data

I don’t sell your personal data. I don’t trade it or rent it out. Here are the only situations where your information might be seen by someone other than me:

Service providers — The tools I use to run this site (hosting, analytics, email) may have access to certain data as part of their normal operation. They are bound by their own privacy policies.
Legal requirements — If I’m legally required to share information (e.g., under a valid court order), I’ll comply. I’ll tell you if I can, but sometimes the law doesn’t allow that.
With your consent — If there’s ever a situation where I’d want to share something about you, I’ll ask first.

5. Cookies

This site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device. They’re used for basic functionality like remembering your preferences and understanding traffic patterns.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some parts of the site might behave differently if you do, but you won’t miss anything critical.

I don’t use cookies to target you with ads or track you across other websites. If I ever add third-party embed content (like YouTube videos), those platforms may set their own cookies — I don’t control what they do with that data.

6. Third-Party Links

My site links out to external platforms — YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, and others. Once you click away from here, you’re on their turf and their privacy policies apply.

I’m not responsible for what those platforms do with your data. I’d encourage you to read their privacy policies if you have concerns, but I know that’s a lot to ask of anyone.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights over your personal data — including the right to access it, correct it, or request its deletion. I genuinely support these rights.

If you’ve been in touch with me and want to know what data I have or want it removed, just ask. I’ll do what I can. Reach me at the contact details below.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I don’t knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has shared information with me, please let me know and I’ll delete it promptly.

9. Policy Changes

If I update this policy — which I might do as the site grows — I’ll update the date at the top of the page. Significant changes will be noted clearly. Continued use of the site after a change means you’re okay with the new version.

10. Contact

If anything on this website needs to be corrected or removed, please contact us through contact@samay-raina.com. We’re approachable fans and will respond respectfully.