Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to rahipatel1285.dev, the official portfolio and software services website of Rahi Patel (“I”, “me”, or “my”). I take privacy and data security seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines what information is collected when you visit this site, how it is handled, and your rights concerning your personal data.

2. Information Collected

I only collect information that you knowingly and voluntarily provide:

• Contact Form Inquiries: When you send a message through the contact form, I collect your name, email address, subject, and the message content you provide.
• Technical & Performance Telemetry: Anonymized performance telemetry (such as Core Web Vitals via Vercel Speed Insights) may be processed to measure page load speeds and responsiveness. No personally identifiable profiling or ad-tracking is performed.

3. How Information Is Used

Any information received is strictly used to:

• Communicate directly with you regarding software engineering, app development, or security consulting inquiries.
• Provide quotes, project consultations, and deliverables.
• Maintain the security, integrity, and performance of this website.

I do not sell, rent, monetize, or trade your contact information with any third-party advertisers or data brokers.

4. Data Security & Encryption

As a cybersecurity professional, data protection is paramount. This website enforces TLS encryption (HTTPS), strong HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), Content Security Policy (CSP), and Cross-Origin Opener Policy (COOP) to prevent unauthorized interception, clickjacking, and cross-site scripting (XSS). Direct emails and inquiries are handled via secure, authenticated mail protocols.

5. Third-Party Links & Profiles

This site contains direct links to my official third-party profiles (including GitHub, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and TryHackMe). When navigating to external platforms, their respective privacy policies apply. I encourage you to review their policies upon visiting.

6. Your Rights & Contact Information

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or permanent deletion of any correspondence sent through this website.