Last Updated: 25 May 2026
Welcome to Code with Rohit (accessible at https://rohitshukla.net). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you visit this site, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over it.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Who we are
Code with Rohit is a personal tech blog operated by Rohit Shukla, publishing tutorials on AI, machine learning, backend engineering, and DevOps. The site is operated from India.
Information we collect
We collect two types of information:
a) Information you give us directly
- Newsletter signups: your email address (and name if you provide one)
- Comments: name, email, and any content you submit
- Contact form: name, email, and the content of your message
b) Information collected automatically
- IP address and approximate location (country/region level)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages you visit, time spent on each page, and referring URL
- See the Cookies section below
We do NOT knowingly collect any sensitive personal data (financial information, health data, government IDs, etc.) and you should not submit such data through any form on this site.
How we use the information
We use the data we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the site
- Send newsletters and tutorial updates (only if you opted in)
- Respond to your questions sent via the contact form
- Analyze traffic patterns and improve content quality
- See the Third-party services section below
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and tracking technologies
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by a website. We use cookies for:
- Essential functionality: keeping you logged in (if applicable), remembering preferences
- Analytics: understanding which pages are popular, how visitors find us
- Advertising: serving relevant ads via Google AdSense and its partners
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may break some functionality on this site and other sites you visit.
You can opt out of personalized advertising specifically (without disabling all cookies) at:
- https://www.google.com/settings/ads (Google’s Ad Settings)
- https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ (Digital Advertising Alliance)
- https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance)
Third-party services we use
We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy linked below.
Google AdSense
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site
- Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visits to this site and other sites on the Internet
- Google and its partners may use information (not including your name, address, email, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you
- You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting Google’s ad and content network privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Google Analytics (or Site Kit by Google)
- Used to analyze how visitors use the site (page views, sessions, traffic sources)
- Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Other third-party advertising partners may also place cookies on this site through Google AdSense’s network. A list of Google’s certified ad partners is available at: https://support.google.com/admanager/answer/9012903
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you have specific rights over your personal data. We honor these rights regardless of your location.
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Opt out of personalized advertising
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@rohitshukla.net and we will respond within 30 days.
For users in the European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Our legal basis for processing your data is either (a) your consent (e.g., newsletter signup, accepting cookies), (b) our legitimate interest in operating the site, or (c) a legal obligation
- You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
- You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
- You can lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
When required, we display a cookie consent banner before any non-essential cookies are set. You can change your cookie preferences at any time.
For users in California (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- The right to know what personal information we collect about you and how it is used
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information
- The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, the use of cookies for personalized advertising may qualify as “sharing” under CPRA. To opt out, use the opt-out links in the Cookies section above or email us at privacy@rohitshukla.net.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@rohitshukla.net and we will delete it.
For users between 13 and 18, we recommend involving a parent or guardian before submitting any personal information.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected:
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Comments: indefinitely, unless you request deletion
- Contact form submissions: up to 2 years, then deleted
- Analytics data: up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Server logs: up to 30 days
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, secure hosting (Hostinger), and limited access to data. However, no online platform is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for unauthorized access caused by factors beyond our reasonable control.
Links to other sites
This site contains links to external sites (including tools, tutorials, and reference material). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
International data transfers
Code with Rohit is operated from India. If you access this site from outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India or in countries where our third-party providers (Google, our hosting provider, etc.) operate. By using this site, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on the site or by email (if you’ve subscribed). Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact us
For any question about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:
Email: privacy@rohitshukla.net
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Website contact: https://rohitshukla.net/contact/
We respond to privacy requests within 30 days.