Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Akshay Meena ("I", "me", "my"), the operator of the website akshaymeena.com (the "Site"), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit the Site, submit a form, book a call, subscribe to content, or otherwise interact with me as a content and marketing consultant. It applies to visitors, prospective clients, and clients located in India and internationally, including the European Economic Area ("EEA"), the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Australia.

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

1. Who Is Responsible for Your Data

The data controller (or, under applicable law, the "business" or "data fiduciary") responsible for your personal data collected through this Site is:

• Name: Akshay Meena
• Operating as: Independent Content & Marketing Consultant
• Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
• Contact Email: contact@akshaymeena.com

For any privacy-related question, request, or complaint, you may contact me directly using the details above or in Section 15 ("Contact Me") below.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

I collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out a contact form, inquiry form, or "Book a Call" form
• Subscribe to a newsletter, blog updates, or lead magnet
• Email me directly or message me on LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or another messaging platform
• Engage me as a client, including through proposals, contracts, or invoices

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, business website, country of residence, the content of your message, and any other details you choose to share (for example, project requirements or budget information).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and device/operating system information
• Referring website or source (e.g., search engine, social media link)
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Date and time of visits

2.3 Information From Third-Party Sources

I may receive limited information about you from third parties, such as when someone refers you to me, when you interact with my content on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter/X, or from publicly available business information (for example, a company website or LinkedIn profile) as part of standard business development research.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, and web beacons) to operate correctly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the Site. Cookies used on this Site may include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., page navigation, form submission, security).
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor behaviour, such as Google Analytics, to measure traffic, popular content, and Site performance.
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Used by tools such as the Meta Pixel or Google Ads tracking to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and, where applicable, to show relevant ads on other platforms.
• Functional Cookies: Used to remember choices you make (such as cookie consent preferences) to improve your experience on return visits.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Where required by law (including under the EU/UK GDPR and India's DPDP Act), a cookie consent banner will be displayed to obtain your consent before non-essential cookies are set, and you may withdraw consent at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. How I Use Your Information

I use the personal information I collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries, consultation requests, and booking requests
• To provide, manage, and deliver consulting services under a contract or engagement
• To send newsletters, marketing updates, or content you have opted in to receive
• To improve the Site, understand visitor behaviour, and inform content and marketing decisions
• To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
• To comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations
• To enforce this Privacy Policy, my Terms of Service, or other applicable agreements

5. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the EEA or the UK, I rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR to process your personal data:

• Consent — for example, when you subscribe to a newsletter or accept non-essential cookies
• Contractual necessity — to provide consulting services you have engaged me for
• Legitimate interests — for example, responding to inquiries, improving the Site, and direct marketing to existing business contacts, balanced against your rights and interests
• Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law, such as tax or accounting requirements

6. How I Share Your Information

I do not sell your personal information. I may share information with the following categories of recipients, only as necessary:

• Service providers: Website hosting providers, email marketing platforms, scheduling/calendar tools, cloud storage providers, analytics providers, and payment processors, who process data on my behalf under confidentiality obligations.
• Professional advisors: Accountants, auditors, or legal counsel, where necessary for business operations or compliance.
• Business clients (Trizom Private Limited and similar engagements): Where I act as an intermediary delivering services on behalf of another business, limited information may be shared with that business solely to fulfil the engagement.
• Legal and regulatory authorities: Where disclosure is required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request, or to protect my rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of business assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality protections.

7. International Data Transfers

As I work with clients across India, the UAE, Singapore, Australia, the United States, and Europe, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where I transfer personal data out of the EEA or UK, I take appropriate steps to ensure an adequate level of protection, such as relying on Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or equivalent safeguards recognized under applicable law.

8. Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide services, maintain business records, satisfy legal, tax, or accounting requirements, and resolve disputes. Contact form submissions and inquiry data not resulting in a client engagement are generally retained for a reasonable period to allow for follow-up, after which they are deleted or anonymized. Client project data, invoices, and contracts are retained in line with applicable statutory record-keeping requirements in India and any other relevant jurisdiction.

9. Data Security

I implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including secure hosting, restricted access to client data, and the use of reputable third-party platforms with their own security safeguards. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored on the Site.

10. Your Privacy Rights

10.1 If You Are Located in India (DPDP Act, 2023)

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as a Data Principal you have the right to:

• Obtain a summary of the personal data I hold about you and the processing activities carried out
• Request correction, completion, or updating of your personal data
• Request erasure of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
• Nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
• Lodge a grievance with me, and if unresolved, file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India

10.2 If You Are Located in the EEA or UK (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you
• Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten"), subject to certain exceptions
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
• Request data portability, where technically feasible
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

10.3 If You Are Located in the United States (including California)

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under applicable state privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, or sold
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: I do not sell personal information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

10.4 Other Jurisdictions (UAE, Singapore, Australia)

If you are located in the UAE, Singapore, or Australia, you may have equivalent rights under applicable local data protection laws (such as Singapore's PDPA or Australia's Privacy Act 1988), including rights to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information. To exercise any right described in this Section 10, please contact me using the details in Section 15.

11. Marketing Communications and Opt-Out

If you subscribe to my newsletter or opt in to receive marketing content, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the "unsubscribe" link included in marketing emails or by contacting me directly. Please note that even after opting out of marketing communications, I may still send you transactional or service-related communications relevant to an ongoing engagement.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms (including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter/X), or embedded content (such as scheduling tools or video players). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and I am not responsible for their privacy practices. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site or service before providing personal information.

13. Children's Privacy

The Site and my services are intended for businesses and individuals aged 18 and older. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I become aware that I have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, I will take reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Where required by applicable law, I will provide additional notice of material changes. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact me at:

Akshay Meena
Content & Marketing Consultant
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Email: contact@akshaymeena.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/itsakshaymeena

If you are located in India and your grievance is not resolved satisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint to the Data Protection Board of India. If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.