01. Overview & Data Fiduciary
The Data Fiduciary responsible for personal data processed through this website is:
- Name: Sachin Yaduvanshi
- Role: Independent Creator, Maker & Developer
- Website:
https://sachinyaduvanshi.com - Location: New Delhi, India
- Direct Email: contact@sachinyaduvanshi.com
We operate this portfolio with privacy as a foundational principle, practicing strict data minimization and handling all visitor communications with care.
02. Scope & Separate Ventures
This document governs interactions taking place solely on this portfolio website (sachinyaduvanshi.com).
Other ventures founded by Sachin Yaduvanshi operate separately with their own dedicated infrastructure and policies:
- The Layer Company (thelayercompany.com & shop.thelayercompany.com): Custom 3D printing orders, CAD uploads, quotes, client projects, and transactions are governed by The Layer Company's independent privacy and terms documentation.
- HassTagg.com: Online web utilities that process data client-side inside the user's browser without file uploads to remote servers, governed by HassTagg's independent policies.
- External Links: Links to external platforms (GitHub, LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter) are provided for reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
03. Information We Collect
We only collect the minimum amount of information necessary to respond to your inquiries and keep the website secure:
- Voluntary Contact Submissions: When you submit a message through the contact form or send an email, we receive your name, email address, project topic, and message text.
- Technical Diagnostics: Standard, non-identifiable web server logs (IP address, browser type, referring page, timestamp) used strictly for security monitoring, DDoS mitigation, and server performance.
- Local Preferences: Minimal browser storage (
localStorage) stored locally on your device to remember your Dark/Light theme preference. This is never transmitted to any external server.
Zero Advertising Trackers: This portfolio does not use third-party advertising cookies, marketing pixels, cross-site behavioral trackers, or data brokers. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
04. How We Use Your Information
Information provided to us is used strictly for legitimate, specified purposes:
- Replying to Inquiries: Answering project, collaboration, or development inquiries you send through the website.
- Service & Security: Ensuring site availability, preventing spam, and protecting against unauthorized access or cyber attacks.
- Legal Compliance: Meeting statutory requirements under applicable Indian law when required.
Your submission of the contact form is completely voluntary. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
05. Your Privacy Rights
As a Data Principal under Indian data protection law, you have full control over your personal information:
Right to Access
You can request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it is processed.
Right to Correction & Erasure
You can request the correction of inaccurate data, updating of obsolete information, or complete erasure of your data.
Right to Grievance Redressal
You have the right to a prompt, fair resolution of any questions or grievances regarding your data.
Right to Nominate
You can designate an individual to exercise your data protection rights on your behalf in the event of incapacity.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time by sending an email request.
To exercise any of these rights, email contact@sachinyaduvanshi.com. Requests are addressed promptly without charge.
06. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was submitted:
- General Messages: Contact form submissions and email conversations are kept during ongoing communication, or up to 180 days after inactivity, after which they are deleted.
- Server Telemetry: Non-identifiable web hosting security logs are automatically rotated and purged periodically.
07. Security & Protection
We employ industry-standard technical measures to protect your information:
- Transport Layer Security: All traffic to and from
sachinyaduvanshi.comis encrypted using modern 256-bit TLS/HTTPS. - Form Validation: Server-side input sanitization, spam honeypots, and security headers are enforced.
- Restricted Access: Only Sachin Yaduvanshi maintains access to the administrative mailbox and hosting credentials.
08. Protection of Minors
This website is a professional portfolio intended for general adult audiences, creators, and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age, nor do we perform any tracking or targeted profiling directed at minors.
09. Grievance Redressal & Contacts
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your data, you can reach out directly:
Designated Grievance Contact
For privacy inquiries, data access, or deletion requests:
In accordance with applicable law, if a grievance remains unresolved after submitting a request to the Grievance Officer, you have the right to approach the statutory supervisory authority, the Data Protection Board of India (www.meity.gov.in).
10. Policy Updates & Contact
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory standards. The current version will always be available on this page with the date of last revision indicated above.
Have questions? Contact Sachin Yaduvanshi directly at contact@sachinyaduvanshi.com.