Privacy Policy for Connect

Effective Date: May 14, 2025 | Last Updated: May 14, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Connect, a personal connection hub created and maintained by Shovith Debnath aka me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information Collection

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use the contact forms on my website, I may collect:

• Email Form: Your name, email address, purpose of contact, and message content


• Message Form: Your name, phone number (including country code), purpose of contact, and message content


• Vault Access: Password attempts (not stored)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns


• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type


• Location Data: Approximate location (city/country level) for weather and timezone display


• IP Address: For basic security and analytics

3. Use of Information

The information I collect is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and messages


• To provide personalized local time and weather information


• To improve the functionality and user experience of the Site


• To analyze site usage and trends


• To prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security


• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

I use the following third-party services that may process your information:

• Web3Forms: Processes email form submissions (their privacy policy)


• Telegram API: Processes message form submissions (their privacy policy)


• Tomorrow.io: Provides weather data (their privacy policy)


• Google Fonts: Provides typography (their privacy policy)


• Font Awesome: Provides icons (their privacy policy)

4.2 Legal Requirements

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

5. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

• Contact Form Submissions: Until our conversation is concluded, unless you request deletion


• Usage Data: Up to 12 months for analytics purposes


• Vault Access Attempts: Not stored at all

6. Data Security

I implement appropriate security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions


• Secure form processing through reputable services
• Regular security reviews of the website


• Minimal data collection - only what's necessary

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data I hold


• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data


• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data


• Restriction: Request limited use of your data


• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service


• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information in Section 10.

8. International Data Transfers

As a global website, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including India where I am located. These countries may have data protection laws different from your jurisdiction. I take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

My website is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I will take steps to delete such information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately.

10. Changes to This 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 protect your information.

11. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact me:

• By email: shovith2@gmail.com


• By phone: +91 87778 45713


• Through the contact forms on this website

Thank you for taking the time to review my Privacy Policy. I value your trust in sharing your personal information with me.