Privacy Policy
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
This policy explains what information is collected when you visit ananthpranav.com (the "site"), how it is used, and the choices you have. The site is run by Ananth Pranav, based in India ("I", "me").
The short version
- No cookies for analytics or personalised ads are set until you agree in the cookie banner.
- I use Google Analytics to understand which pages are useful, and Google AdSense to show a small number of ads on blog posts.
- I don't sell your personal data.
- You can change your choice at any time using Cookie settings in the footer.
Information I collect
Information you send me. If you email me, I receive your email address, name (if included) and the contents of your message. I use this only to reply to you.
Analytics (only with your consent). If you allow analytics, Google Analytics 4 collects information such as the pages you view, how you got to the site, the type of device and browser you use, and your approximate location (city or country), which Google derives from your IP address. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device (see the Cookie Policy). If you don't allow analytics, the Google Analytics script is not loaded at all.
Advertising. Blog posts may show ads served by Google AdSense.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
- If you don't allow advertising cookies, Google may still show non-personalised ads, which use only limited data such as your general location and the page you're reading.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.
See How Google uses information from sites that use its services for more.
Technical data. Like most websites, the hosting and DNS providers (Amazon Web Services and Cloudflare) process technical data such as your IP address, browser type and the pages requested. This is needed to deliver the site and to protect it from abuse.
Stored on your device. The site saves your cookie choice and your light/dark theme preference in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.
Why I use your information
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Replying to your messages | Legitimate interests |
| Understanding how the site is used | Your consent |
| Showing personalised ads | Your consent |
| Showing non-personalised ads | Legitimate interests |
| Keeping the site secure and available | Legitimate interests |
Who I share information with
I only share information with the service providers that help run the site:
- Google (Google Analytics, Google AdSense): Google Privacy Policy
- Amazon Web Services (hosting): AWS Privacy Notice
- Cloudflare (DNS): Cloudflare Privacy Policy
These providers may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required, they rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
I don't sell your personal data. I may disclose information if required by law.
How long I keep it
- Emails: as long as needed to handle your message, and then deleted when no longer needed.
- Google Analytics data: kept for up to 14 months, then deleted automatically.
- Cookies: see the durations in the Cookie Policy.
Your choices and rights
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using Cookie settings in the footer. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser, or install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Depending on where you live, including under the EU and UK GDPR, India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and US state privacy laws such as the CCPA, you may have the right to:
- access the personal data I hold about you,
- correct or delete it,
- object to or restrict how it's used,
- receive a copy of it in a portable format,
- withdraw consent at any time, without affecting earlier processing,
- opt out of personalised advertising, and
- complain to your local data protection authority.
To use any of these rights, or to raise a grievance, email me at hello@ananthpranav.com. I'll respond within 30 days.
Children
The site is not directed at children, and I don't knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has sent me personal data, please contact me and I'll delete it.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS and has no user accounts or forms that store data. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but I take reasonable steps to protect any information I receive.
Changes to this policy
If I make changes, I'll update this page and the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will also be noted on the site.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hello@ananthpranav.com.