Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 29, 2025
Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Aniketh Focus (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Site”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website anikethfocus.org, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address, name (optional)
  • Contact us: Name, email address, subject, and message content
  • Leave comments: Name, email address, website URL (optional), comment content
  • Fill out forms: Any information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to track activity and store information
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, scrolling behavior, and search queries
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preferences

1.3 Third-Party Data

We may receive information about you from third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Aggregated demographic and interest data
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our content on social media
  • Advertising Networks: Information about your interests for targeted advertising (when applicable)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide and Maintain the Site: Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
  • Send Newsletters: Deliver email newsletters containing blog updates, educational content, and relevant news
  • Respond to Inquiries: Answer your questions, comments, and support requests
  • Analyze Usage: Understand how visitors use our Site to improve content and user experience
  • Personalize Content: Customize content and recommendations based on your interests
  • Advertising: Display relevant advertisements (including Google AdSense when applicable)
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Prevent Fraud: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
  • Marketing Communications: Send promotional materials (with your consent, where required)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., remembering your login state)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense, when applicable)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable social media features and sharing

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

4. Third-Party Services and Disclosure

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site:

4.1 Service Providers We Use

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and traffic analysis
  • Google AdSense: Display advertising (when applicable)
  • Newsletter Plugin: Email newsletter delivery and management
  • Hostinger: Web hosting services
  • WordPress: Content management system
  • Social Media Platforms: Content sharing and engagement tracking

4.2 When We May Disclose Information

We may disclose your information:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
  • Protect Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Aggregated Data: Anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you personally

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL/TLS Encryption: Secure data transmission via HTTPS
  • Secure Hosting: Hosting with reputable providers (Hostinger)
  • Regular Backups: Automated backup systems to prevent data loss
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
  • Security Updates: Regular WordPress and plugin updates

Important: No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Contact Form Data: Up to 2 years for support purposes
  • Comments: Indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data for 26 months
  • Log Files: Typically 30-90 days

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (doesn’t affect prior processing)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@anikethfocus.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on consent, contract performance, legal obligations, or legitimate interests
  • Data Protection Officer: Contact us at contact@anikethfocus.org for privacy concerns
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority

7.2 CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request information about personal data we’ve collected about you
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@anikethfocus.org. We will delete such information from our systems promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.

11. Affiliate Marketing and Sponsored Content

Aniketh Focus may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on links and make purchases through our Site. We will always disclose affiliate relationships clearly and prominently on pages containing affiliate links, in compliance with FTC guidelines.

We may also publish sponsored content from time to time. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such. Our editorial opinions remain independent regardless of any financial relationships.

12. Advertising

We may use third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense) to display advertisements on our Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

14. Multiple Authors and Contributors

Aniketh Focus features content from multiple authors and contributors. Each author’s views and analysis are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Aniketh Focus or other contributors.

All authors agree to our Editorial Guidelines and Content Standards. Personal information about our authors (names, photos, bios, credentials) is displayed with their explicit consent.

If you are a contributing author and wish to update or remove your author profile or personal information, please contact us at contact@anikethfocus.org.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the “Effective Date” and “Last Updated” at the top
  • Sending an email notification to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Aniketh Focus
Email: contact@anikethfocus.org
Website: anikethfocus.org

This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 29, 2025. By using Aniketh Focus, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.