Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

ACHARID ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact information: When you contact us via email
• Comments: If we enable comments in the future

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
• Location data: General geographic location (country/city level)
• Referral source: How you found our site

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Send our newsletter (only to subscribers who opt-in)
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Improve our website content and user experience
• Analyze site usage to understand reader interests
• Prevent spam and abuse

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode, language)
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Understand which content is most valuable to readers

See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Analytics

• Cloudflare Web Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics that doesn't use cookies or collect personal data
• Google Analytics: If enabled, may collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out with browser extensions.

Email Services

• Newsletter provider: We use a third-party email service to send our newsletter. They store your email address and manage subscriptions.

Hosting & CDN

• Cloudflare: Provides content delivery and security. May log IP addresses for security purposes.

Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell your personal information
• Share your email with third parties for marketing
• Provide your data to advertisers

We may share data with:

• Service providers who help us operate the website (bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Law enforcement if required by law
• A successor entity if ACHARID is acquired

Data Retention

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: Until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted
• Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data retained for 26 months

Your Rights

All Users

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you're in the EU, you also have the right to:

• Data portability
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

CCPA Rights (California)

If you're a California resident, you have the right to: