Privacy Policy

I am Ekanatha Reddy Urivakili, a Software Engineer based in Milton Keynes, UK. I operate this website (ekanatha.io) as a personal technical blog and professional portfolio.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at ekanathareddyurivakili@gmail.com.

I strive to collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide you with a good reading experience.

• Newsletter/Contact: If you choose to subscribe or contact me, I collect your email address and any information you provide in your message.
• Server Logs: Like most websites, my hosting provider may log your IP address, browser type, and time of visit for security and diagnostic purposes.
• Usage Data: I use anonymous metrics to understand which articles are popular and how visitors navigate the site.

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For sending newsletters if you have explicitly opted in.
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain the security of the website and understand how my technical content is being consumed.

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. I only share data with trusted service providers (like email delivery services) necessary to operate the site. I retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

As a UK resident, you have the following rights under UK GDPR:

• The right to access the data I hold about you.
• The right to have incorrect data rectified.
• The right to be "forgotten" (erasure).
• The right to object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me via email.

If you have concerns about how I handle your data, please contact me first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.