1. Overview & Data Controller
This Privacy Policy outlines how personal data is handled on this personal portfolio and engineering website (siddharthganjoo.github.io). The Data Controller responsible for data processing on this site is:
Siddharth Ganjoo
Machine Learning Engineer & Data Scientist
Location: Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/siddharthganjoo
2. What Information Is Collected
This website is designed with a strict data-minimization approach. We do not require account registration, and we do not sell or monetize personal data:
- Contact Form Inquiries: When you voluntarily submit a message via the contact form on this site, we collect your name, email address, subject, and the contents of your message.
- Technical Device Information: Standard server access logs (such as IP address, browser user-agent, and request timestamps) are automatically generated by the hosting infrastructure (GitHub Pages) for security and operational monitoring.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data is processed solely on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To read and respond to your direct professional inquiries, project proposals, employment discussions, and academic research collaborations.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For storing non-essential browser preferences where explicitly indicated.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
This site does not use third-party marketing, behavioral targeting, or cross-site tracking cookies. We utilize native browser localStorage exclusively for the following functional purposes:
theme: Remembers your display choice (dark mode or light mode).cookie_consent_v1: Records your consent decision regarding preferences.
You can inspect, clear, or block local storage keys at any time via your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
To deliver this static site and process contact requests securely, limited third-party processors are employed:
- GitHub Pages (GitHub, Inc. / Microsoft): Hosts the compiled static assets and delivers web pages over HTTPS.
- Formspree (Formspree, Inc.): Processes and routes contact form submissions to Siddharth Ganjoo's direct email inbox. Data transmitted via Formspree is protected by end-to-end TLS encryption.
6. Data Retention Period
Messages received through the contact form are retained only for as long as necessary to conduct the professional correspondence or engagement. Contact submissions are not added to any marketing lists or shared with third parties.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request a copy of personal information held about you.
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your personal communications and records ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request that processing of your data be restricted under certain conditions.
- Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please send an inquiry via the contact form on this website or reach out via LinkedIn.
8. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect architectural changes or regulatory requirements. Any revisions will be reflected on this page with an updated modification date.