Privacy Policy
This is a personal portfolio, not a corporation. I believe in complete transparency about how this site works and respects your privacy.
Last Updated: January 01, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to hariharen.site. This website is the personal portfolio of HariHaren. It is developed, maintained, and operated solely by me. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your visit to my site is safe and secure.
As a solo developer, I don't have a legal team or a complex corporate structure. My policy is simple: I don't collect your data unless you explicitly give it to me (e.g., via email).
2. Data Collection & Usage
This website acts primarily as a static brochure. I do not create user accounts, and I do not sell any data. Here is specifically what is involved:
Cookies & Storage
I do not use tracking cookies or analytics pixels. I use your browser's Local Storage solely to remember your theme preference (Light/Dark mode) and sound settings so you don't have to reset them on every visit.
Contact Forms
When you use the contact form, the name, email, and message you enter are sent directly to me via Formspree. I use this information solely to reply to your message.
3. Third-Party Services
To keep this site running fast and reliably, I rely on a few trusted third-party providers. Their privacy policies govern their respective data handling:
- Netlify: Hosts this website. They may collect access logs (including IP addresses) for security, performance, and fraud prevention.(Privacy Policy)
- Formspree: Processes the contact form submissions and delivers them to my email.(Privacy Policy)
- GitHub API: Used to fetch my latest open-source contributions and repository statistics in real-time.(Privacy Policy)
4. Security & External Links
I employ standard security measures (like HTTPS) to ensure a secure connection between your device and this site.
External Links: My portfolio contains links to external sites (like LinkedIn, GitHub, Medium, or project demos). Please note that I have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.
5. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please don't hesitate to reach out.