Privacy Policy

Sahil Patro (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit sahilpatro.com (“Website”) and use our services.

By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

 

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and payment information
  • Professional details (company, job title, industry)
  • Social media profile information
  • Communication preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Geographic location (country, city)
  • Date and time of visit

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Essential cookies for Website functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand user behavior
  • Marketing cookies for advertising and retargeting
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit Website functionality.

 

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and manage our services (workshops, consulting, digital products)
  • Process payments and send transaction confirmations
  • Communicate with you about your account or services
  • Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve and personalize your experience on the Website
  • Analyze Website usage and performance
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

 

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific purposes
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our services to you
  • Legal Obligation: We are required by law to process your data
  • Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate business interest that does not override your rights

 

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers We work with trusted third-party providers who assist with:

  • Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, etc.)
  • Email marketing and communications (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)
  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Analytics and advertising (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
  • Customer relationship management (CRM tools)

These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to perform services on our behalf.

4.2 Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Requests from government or regulatory authorities
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

4.3 Business Transfers In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

 

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods vary depending on:

  • The nature of the information
  • The purpose for which it was collected
  • Legal and regulatory requirements

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

 

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services (e.g., social media platforms, payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7.1 Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7.2 Social Media Integration Our Website may include social media features (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn). These features may collect your IP address and set cookies. Your interactions are governed by the privacy policy of the respective platform.

 

8. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

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

8.1 Access and Portability You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

8.2 Correction You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

8.3 Deletion You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

8.4 Objection and Restriction You can object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.

8.5 Withdraw Consent If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.

8.6 Opt-Out of Marketing You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.

8.7 Do Not Track Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.

 

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

 

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to India and other countries where we operate.

If you are in the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for data transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

 

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending an email notification (if you have subscribed)

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@sahilpatro.com
Website: sahilpatro.com

 

13. SPECIFIC RIGHTS BY REGION

13.1 European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have enhanced rights including:

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • Right to data portability in a machine-readable format
  • Right to object to automated decision-making

13.2 California (CCPA) California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

13.3 India We comply with applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and associated rules.