Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Introduction
Akanksha Hizkiel (“We,” “Us,” “Our,” or “I”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website akankshahizkiel.com (the “Site”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Form Data: Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit contact forms.
- Calendly Integration: When you book appointments via Calendly links on our Site, Calendly collects your name, email, phone number, and meeting preferences. We do not store this data; Calendly maintains it per their privacy policy.
- Service Inquiries: Details about your project requirements, budget, timeline, and business information.
- Communication: Emails, messages, and correspondence you send to us.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor Site usage, user behavior, and traffic patterns.
- Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits.
- Google Analytics: We collect anonymized data via Google Analytics to improve Site performance and user experience.
c) Third-Party Data
- Calendly: External scheduling platform that collects booking information independently.
- Email Service Providers: If you subscribe to our mailing list, email service providers store your email address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: Respond to inquiries, provide digital marketing services (content writing, SEO, social media management, performance marketing), and send service proposals.
- Communication: Send updates, newsletters, promotional content, and service-related information.
- Site Improvement: Analyze Site usage, user behavior, and performance to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Legal Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations under Indian law (IT Act 2000, DPDPA 2023) and maintain business records.
- Marketing: Create targeted digital marketing campaigns and client outreach efforts.
- Appointment Scheduling: Facilitate meeting bookings via Calendly links.
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share information in the following scenarios:
- Service Providers: Third-party tools like Calendly, email service providers, and Google Analytics that help deliver services (data processors).
- Legal Requirements: To comply with court orders, law enforcement requests, or legal obligations under Indian laws.
- Business Partners: If we collaborate on projects with your consent.
- Website Hosting: Your data may be stored with our web hosting provider.
4. Data Retention
- Contact Form Data: Retained for 2 years for service delivery and record-keeping purposes.
- Calendly Booking Data: Retained per Calendly’s privacy policy (typically 12 months for completed bookings).
- Cookies: Retained per browser settings; you can delete them anytime.
- Email Lists: Retained until you unsubscribe.
5. Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023 & IT Act 2000
As a data subject in India, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing communications or non-essential processing.
- Right to File Complaints: Contact the competent data protection authority if rights are violated.
To exercise these rights, email us at contact@akankshahizkiel.com with “Data Subject Request” in the subject line, along with proof of identity.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission.
- Secure storage of contact form data.
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you transmit information at your own risk.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use the following cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Track Site usage, user behavior, and traffic patterns | 2 years |
| Essential Cookies | Maintain Site functionality and user session | Session-based |
| Marketing Cookies | Remarketing and audience analytics | 1 year |
Cookie Consent: By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit Site functionality.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Calendly, Google Analytics, email service providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
9. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data internationally (e.g., to cloud service providers), we ensure compliance with Indian data protection laws and appropriate data transfer mechanisms.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of data collection from children, we will delete it promptly.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Grievance Redressal
Grievance Division
Name: Akanksha Hizkiel
Email: contact@akankshahizkiel.com
Address: Bangalore, India
For complaints or grievances related to data processing, contact at the above mail within 30 days of the issue. We aim to resolve complaints within 45 days.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Akanksha Hizkiel
Email: contact@akankshahizkiel.com
Website: akankshahizkiel.com
Address: Bangalore, India