Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Ardourkrish (the personal portfolio of Harikrishnan M) and the associated brand Youtoopreneur™ collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Who We Are

Ardourkrish is a personal portfolio showcasing creative work, services, articles, and digital content.
Some services, consultations, or products may be provided through the creator’s brand Youtoopreneur™.

Website: ardourkrish.in
Brand: Youtoopreneur™

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

A. Contact Forms

When you submit a form, we collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Message details

• Phone number (if provided)

This data helps us respond to your inquiries.

B. Comments (if enabled)

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

• The comment text

• IP address

• Browser user agent (used for spam detection)

A hashed version of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for a profile image.

C. Analytics Data

Tools like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel may collect:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on site

• Device/browser information

• Interaction behavior

This helps improve website performance and user experience.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images (e.g., for comments or forms), avoid uploading files with EXIF GPS location data.
Visitors may extract this data.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember login details

• Save your preferences

• Store comment information

• Improve analytics and marketing performance

Cookie Duration:

• Login cookies: approx. 2 days

• Preference cookies: approx. 1 year

• Analytics cookies: based on platform policies

You may disable cookies in your browser, but certain features may not work properly.

5. Embedded Third-Party Content

This site may include embedded content such as:

• YouTube videos

• Social posts

• Articles

• Advertisements

• External widgets

Embedded content behaves the same as visiting those websites directly.
These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions.

6. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell your personal data.

However, your data may be shared with:

• Analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

• Email or marketing tools (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc., if used)

• Payment processors (Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal, etc., if products/services are purchased)

• Security or spam detection tools

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email.

7. Data Retention

We retain:

• Comments indefinitely

• User account data until you request deletion

• Email inquiries as long as required for communication

• Analytics data as per the provider’s policies

Website administrators can view and edit stored information.

8. Your Rights

You may request:

• A copy of your stored personal data

• Corrections to inaccurate data

• Deletion of your personal data

We cannot remove data required for:

• Legal purposes

• Administrative purposes

• Security/backup records

To request data changes or deletion, contact:
📧 info@ardourkrish.in

9. Automated Spam Detection

All comments or form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection systems to prevent abuse.

10. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your data through:

• SSL encryption

• Secure hosting

• Regular security updates

However, no online system is completely secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding your privacy:

📩 info@ardourkrish.in
📞 +91 8838551759