Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Mr. Chiranjibi Behera ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use my services, visit my website, or interact with me in relation to my freelance services in AI/ML, software development, and research.

GDPR Compliant
CCPA Ready
PIPEDA Aligned
International Standards

I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how I handle your data. This policy applies to all clients and website visitors from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Singapore, European Union, and other jurisdictions.

Information I Collect

Personal Information

I may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business address
  • Professional Information: Company name, job title, project requirements
  • Communication Data: Messages, emails, and other communications
  • Project Data: Information related to your projects, requirements, and specifications
  • Payment Information: Billing details, transaction history (processed through secure third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website information
  • Device information and operating system

How I Use Your Information

I use your personal information for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis
Providing and improving my services Contractual necessity, Legitimate interest
Communicating with you about projects Contractual necessity, Consent
Processing payments and invoices Contractual necessity, Legal obligation
Website analytics and improvement Legitimate interest
Complying with legal obligations Legal obligation
Marketing communications (with consent) Consent

Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

I may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist me in operating my business, such as:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Cloud storage providers (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Communication tools (Email providers, Slack)
  • Project management tools (Trello, Asana)

Legal Requirements

I may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of my assets, your information may be transferred.

International Data Transfers

As I serve clients globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses for EU/UK transfers
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Data processing agreements with service providers

Note for EU/UK Residents: Your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom. I ensure such transfers are compliant with GDPR and UK GDPR requirements.

Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure access controls
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right Description
Access Request copies of your personal information
Rectification Request correction of inaccurate information
Erasure Request deletion of your personal information
Restriction Request limitation of processing
Data Portability Request transfer of your data to another organization
Objection Object to processing of your personal information
Withdraw Consent Withdraw previously given consent

Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided at the end of this policy. I will respond to your request within 30 days.

Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Delete personal information
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have rights including those listed in the "Your Rights" section above. My legal basis for processing your data is typically contractual necessity or legitimate interest.

For Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access and correct your personal information and to withdraw consent for collection, use, or disclosure.

Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specific retention periods include:

  • Project data: 7 years after project completion for tax and legal purposes
  • Communication data: 3 years after last contact
  • Website analytics: 26 months
  • Financial records: 7 years as required by law

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

My website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors interact with my website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how I am protecting your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or my data practices, please contact me:

Data Protection Contact

Mr. Chiranjibi Behera
contact@sstech.org.in
+91 9658866326
Bhubaneswar, India

I will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.