Privacy & Terms — Shubh Raj Gupta

Effective Date: July 15, 2026 • Last Revised: July 15, 2026

1. Privacy & Cookie Policy

This website (shubh.website) is a personal portfolio and research archive operated by Shubh Raj Gupta. I value your privacy and aim to be fully transparent about any data processed.

1.1 Data Collection & Purpose

If you grant consent via the cookie banner, this website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to compile aggregated, non-identifying traffic statistics. The data collected includes:

Page views and session duration
Approximate geographic region (country/city level, never precise location)
Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
Referrer URLs (the page that linked you here)
Device category (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is used strictly for understanding traffic volume and content relevance. No personal data such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers is collected through analytics.

1.2 Cookies & Local Storage

The following cookies and local storage items may be set by this website:

_ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics) — First-party cookies set only after consent. Used to distinguish unique visitors. Expire after 14 months.
cookie-consent (localStorage) — Stores your accept/decline preference so the banner does not reappear. No expiration; persists until you clear browser data.
theme (localStorage) — Stores your chosen colour theme preference (light, dark, paper, pista, or amber). Purely functional, no tracking purpose.

1.3 Hosting Infrastructure

This website is hosted on GitHub Pages. GitHub may process basic server-level data (such as IP addresses, browser headers, and request timestamps) as part of delivering the site. This processing is governed by GitHub's Privacy Statement.

1.4 Data Retention & Sharing

Retention: Google Analytics data retention is configured to 14 months, after which aggregated data is automatically purged.
No Sale or Sharing: No personal data or tracking records are sold, traded, rented, or shared with third-party advertising brokers, data aggregators, or AI model training services.
No Profiling: No automated decision-making or user profiling is performed based on the collected data.

1.5 Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data held about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (by declining cookies or clearing browser data)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out via the Contact Page.

1.6 Regulatory Compliance

IT Act & DPDP 2023 (India): In accordance with Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, data processing is strictly limited to the stated purposes. Consent is obtained transparently, and users may withdraw consent at any time by declining cookies or clearing stored preferences.
GDPR (EU/EEA): If you access this site from the European Union or European Economic Area, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation are respected. Analytics cookies are loaded only after affirmative consent. The legal basis for processing is consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
CCPA (California): California residents have the right to know what data is collected and to opt out. Declining cookies via the banner constitutes an effective opt-out. No personal information is sold as defined under the CCPA.

2. Terms of Use & Intellectual Property

By accessing and browsing this website, you agree to comply with the following conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this site.

Intellectual Property: Unless explicitly stated otherwise (such as open-source code released under MIT, Apache 2.0, or GPL licenses), all text, technical designs, research papers, original architectural layouts, and visual assets on this site are the intellectual property of Shubh Raj Gupta and are protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and international copyright treaties. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or use for commercial purposes or AI/LLM training without prior written consent is prohibited.
Fair Use & Attribution: Brief quotations for review, commentary, or academic citation are permitted under fair dealing provisions, provided proper attribution is given with a link back to the original content.
Acceptable Use: You may not use this website to engage in any activity that is unlawful, harmful, or that interferes with the site's operation. Automated scraping, crawling (beyond what is permitted in robots.txt), or mass downloading of content is prohibited.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction: Any dispute, claim, or legal proceeding arising out of or related to the use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

3. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the following disclaimers apply:

“Views Are My Own” Disclosure: All projects, research, writing, and opinions expressed on this website are entirely my own and do not represent the official policies, positions, or endorsements of any current or former employers, educational institutions, or affiliated organizations — including Rungta International Skills University, IIT Bombay FOSSEE, or any open-source community.
“As-Is” / No-Warranty Clause: All content on this website — including technical articles, code snippets, architectural patterns, research findings, and configuration guides — is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is delivered “as-is” and “as-available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The author shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including data loss, system failures, or security breaches) resulting from the use or reliance on this information.
Not Professional Advice: Nothing on this website constitutes professional legal, financial, medical, or engineering advice. You should consult a qualified professional before acting on any information found here, particularly when implementing code in production systems or making decisions that have legal or financial implications.
External Links: This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. I do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked third-party sites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.
Accuracy of Information: While I strive to keep content accurate and up-to-date, I make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any information published on this website. Technology evolves rapidly, and details may become outdated between publication and your reading.

4. Accessibility Statement

I believe the web should be inclusive and usable for everyone. This portfolio is built with accessibility as a core design principle, targeting conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements — including navigation links, theme switches, cookie consent buttons, and form controls — are fully keyboard-accessible and operable. A skip-link is provided at the top of every page to bypass sidebar navigation.
Semantic HTML & ARIA: Pages use proper semantic landmarks (<header>, <nav>, <main>, <aside>) and heading hierarchies. Screen reader optimizations include ARIA labels for colour swatches, social links, and interactive controls.
Colour & Contrast: Multiple colour themes are offered (light, dark, paper, pista, amber). Each theme is designed to maintain sufficient contrast ratios for text readability. Users can switch themes at any time using the swatch controls.
Responsive Design: The site is fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile screen sizes, with no horizontal scrolling required.
Ongoing Commitment: Accessibility is an ongoing effort. If you encounter any barriers while using this website — whether related to assistive technology, navigation, or content comprehension — please contact me via the Contact Page and I will work to resolve the issue promptly.

5. Changes to This Policy

I reserve the right to update or modify this page at any time. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last Revised” date at the top of this page. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. For significant changes affecting your data rights, a notice will be posted prominently on the site.

6. Contact

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy, terms of use, accessibility, or any other legal matter, please reach out through the Contact Page.