Effective Date: [11-05-2024] Last Updated: [11-05-2026]
1. Who We Are
This website, adritac.com, is the personal portfolio and content platform of Adrita Chakraborty — a writer, content strategist, speaker, and researcher based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Our website address is: https://adritac.com
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:
Email:hello@adritac.comSubject line: Privacy Inquiry
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, subject, and message content
- Newsletter signups (if you subscribe): email address and name
- Comments (if enabled): name, email address, optional website URL, and comment content
- Ebook purchases (if applicable): name, email address, billing details (payment data is processed by our payment provider — we never store full card numbers)
- Email correspondence: any information you choose to share when you write to us
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit adritac.com, certain information is collected automatically:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
- Referrer URL (the website you came from)
- General geographic location (country/region only)
- Date and time of visit
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
See Section 6 for details on cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
- To process ebook purchases and deliver digital products
- To send newsletters and updates (only with your explicit consent)
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- To detect and prevent spam, abuse, and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations
- To maintain records for tax and accounting purposes
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and similar jurisdictions, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Legal obligation: for tax records and compliance with applicable laws
Consent: for newsletter signups, optional cookies, and similar opt-in actions
Contract performance: for processing ebook orders and providing requested services
Legitimate interest: for analytics, security, spam prevention, and improving the site
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices:
5.1 Website Analytics
Google Analytics 4 — collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, session duration, and approximate location. IP anonymization is enabled. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5.2 Embedded Content
YouTube — videos embedded on the Vlog page (from the Lazzy Travelers channel). When you view embedded videos, YouTube may set cookies and collect data as if you visited youtube.com directly. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5.3 Hosting and Infrastructure
[YOUR HOSTING PROVIDER — e.g., Hostinger, Cloudways, SiteGround] — server logs and standard infrastructure data.
Cloudflare (if active) — content delivery network and security service that processes IP addresses for DDoS protection and performance. Privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
5.4 Email and Communication
When you send email to hello@adritac.com, your message is handled by [YOUR EMAIL PROVIDER — e.g., Google Workspace, Zoho, ProtonMail].
5.5 Newsletter Service (if applicable)
[NEWSLETTER PROVIDER — e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Buttondown] — stores subscriber email addresses and tracks opens/clicks. Unsubscribe anytime via the link in each email.
5.6 Payment Processing (Ebook Store)
If you purchase an ebook, payments are processed by [Stripe / PayPal — whichever you use]. We do not store full payment card details. Their privacy policies apply to all payment data:
- Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
5.7 Spam Protection
If comments are enabled, spam detection services like Akismet may process IP addresses and submitted content. Privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
5.8 Anti-Spam Email Hashing (Gravatar)
If commenting is enabled, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for an associated profile picture. Privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
6. Cookies
This site uses the following cookie categories:
6.1 Essential Cookies (Always On)
Required for basic website functionality:
- WordPress session cookies (for login, comments)
- Security cookies (CSRF protection)
- Cookie consent preference
6.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional, Consent-Based)
- _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics) — visitor identification and session tracking, expires after 2 years
- _gid (Google Analytics) — daily visitor distinction, expires after 24 hours
6.3 Embedded Content Cookies
When you interact with embedded YouTube videos, YouTube may set its own cookies.
6.4 Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through:
- Your browser settings (instructions vary by browser)
- The cookie consent banner on this site (if displayed)
- Google’s opt-out tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Disabling essential cookies may break certain site features.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
7.1 Rights for All Users
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: request that we delete your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Object: object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent: at any time for consent-based processing
7.2 Additional Rights for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
- Data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Restrict processing: ask us to limit how we use your data
- Lodge a complaint: with your local Data Protection Authority
7.3 Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and disclosed
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information — we do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights
Send an email to hello@adritac.com with the subject line “Privacy Request” and describe what you would like us to do. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
8. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 2 years from last contact |
| Comments (if enabled) | Indefinitely or until deletion is requested |
| Newsletter subscribers | Until unsubscribe |
| Analytics data | 14 months (Google Analytics 4 default) |
| Ebook purchase records | 7 years (tax and legal compliance) |
| Email correspondence | 3 years from last reply |
| Server logs | 30–90 days |
9. Data Security
We protect your information using:
- HTTPS encryption (SSL/TLS) across the entire website
- Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security patches
- Strong access controls and limited admin access
- Regular backups and security audits
However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to notifying affected users in case of a data breach where required by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@adritac.com and we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
Our hosting servers and third-party service providers may be located outside Malaysia, including in the United States, European Union, and other jurisdictions.
For transfers from the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, we rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms
By using this site, you consent to your data being processed in these locations.
12. Links to External Sites
This site contains links to external websites (portfolio articles, social profiles, YouTube videos, partner sites). Once you click an external link, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites — please review their own policies.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in:
- The services we use
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- The features of this website
Material changes will be communicated via:
- A prominent notice on this page
- An updated “Last Updated” date at the top
- Email notification to registered users where appropriate
Please review this page periodically.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Malaysia. Any disputes arising from or relating to this policy shall be resolved in the courts of Malaysia, subject to applicable consumer protection laws of your country of residence.
For visitors from other jurisdictions, local consumer protection and data protection laws may also apply.
15. Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:
Adrita Chakraborty Email: hello@adritac.com Subject line: Privacy Inquiry Website: https://adritac.com Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on [11-05-2026].