Privacy Policy
Privacy policy overview
This Privacy Policy describes how this website collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit or interact with the site, and explains your rights and choices regarding that information. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.
Who we are
Website owner: Mital Patel.
Website: mitalpatel.com (built on Squarespace).
Contact email: ea@mitalpatel.com
Information we collect
The website may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact details that you voluntarily provide (such as name, email address, phone number, or other details) when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to a newsletter, or request information.
Usage and technical data automatically collected by Squarespace and analytics tools, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring URLs, and timestamps.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies that help remember your preferences and measure site performance.
If you provide information on behalf of someone else, you confirm that you have permission to do so.
How we use information
Your personal information may be used to:
Respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and manage ongoing communication.
Operate, maintain, and improve the website, including monitoring usage, performance, and security.
Send optional updates, newsletters, or marketing communications if you have opted in, and allow you to unsubscribe at any time.
Comply with legal obligations, enforce website terms, and protect rights, safety, and property.
Collection is limited to information reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.
Legal bases (GDPR if applicable)
If visitors are from the European Economic Area or UK, personal data may be processed on the following legal bases:
Your consent (for example, for certain cookies or marketing emails).
Performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legitimate interests, such as improving services and securing the website, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Cookies and tracking technologies
The website and its service providers (including Squarespace and any analytics or embedded services) may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Enable core site functionality and security.
Remember user preferences and improve the user experience.
Analyze traffic, performance, and engagement.
Where required by law, you may see a banner or settings tool to manage or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies. You can also adjust browser settings to refuse or delete cookies, though some features may not function properly.
How information is shared
Personal information may be shared in limited circumstances:
Service providers and processors: With third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, email services, forms, or other operational services (for example, Squarespace and any selected analytics or email marketing tools).
Legal and safety: When required to comply with laws, legal processes, or governmental requests, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
Business changes: In connection with a merger, reorganization, or similar business transfer involving this website or practice, subject to applicable data protection laws.
Information is not sold as "sale" is defined under many privacy laws, unless otherwise disclosed and with appropriate rights to opt out where required.
Data retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, for legitimate business needs, and as required by law. The criteria used may include the length of the relationship, legal obligations, and the need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
Data security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Your privacy rights
Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request confirmation of whether personal data is processed and obtain a copy.
Correction: Request that inaccurate or incomplete information be updated.
Deletion: Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
Restriction and objection: Ask to restrict certain processing or object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Portability: Request a copy of certain information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
To exercise these rights, contact ea@mitalpatel.com, and the request will be handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) for qualifying businesses.
Children's privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and personal information from children is not knowingly collected. If it is believed that a child's information has been collected, please make contact so that reasonable steps can be taken to delete it.
International data transfers
If visitors access the website from outside the United States, their information may be processed and stored in the US or other countries where service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws from their home jurisdiction. When required, appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) will be used for such transfers.
Third-party links and services
The website may include links or embedded content that connect to third-party websites or services (for example, social media, scheduling tools, or external resources). Those sites are governed by their own privacy policies, and responsibility is not assumed for their practices.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or website features. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page will indicate when changes were made, and continued use of the website after changes become effective signifies acceptance of the revised Policy.
How to contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise privacy rights, contact:
Name: Mital Patel
Email: ea@mitalpatel.com