Privacy Policy &
Terms of Use

Who This Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of shauryaritwik.com, operated by Shaurya Ritwik. It explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights in relation to it. This policy complies with applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012, and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.

Information Collected

This website collects the following categories of information:

• Contact and enquiry data: When you submit a message through the contact form, book a consultation, or send a speaking enquiry, information you provide including your name, email address, organisation, and message content is collected and retained for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.
• Analytics data: This website uses analytics tools to collect non-identifiable data on how visitors interact with the site, including pages visited, time spent, geographic location at country level, and device type. This data is aggregated and not linked to individual identities.
• Cookies: This website uses cookies to enable basic functionality and analytics. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function correctly as a result.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website is used solely for the following purposes: responding to enquiries and booking requests, understanding how the website is used in order to improve it, and communicating relevant updates where you have consented to receive them.

Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

Data Retention

Contact and enquiry data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was submitted, or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting contact [at] shauryaritwik [dot] com.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to access the personal data held about you, request correction or deletion of that data, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, and lodge a complaint with your relevant data protection authority. To exercise any of these rights, contact contact [at] shauryaritwik [dot] com.

Third Party Services

This website may use third party services including Google Analytics, email service providers, and booking platforms. These services operate under their own privacy policies. Links to external websites are provided for convenience and this website takes no responsibility for the privacy practices of those sites.

Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using shauryaritwik.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to written text, articles, research, the book The Signal Economy, speaking descriptions, photographs, and design elements, is the intellectual property of Shaurya Ritwik or used with appropriate authorisation. No content from this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or republished without prior written permission, except for brief quotations with appropriate attribution.

Permitted Use

This website is provided for informational purposes. You may browse, read, and share links to content on this website for personal, educational, or professional reference. Any commercial use, reproduction at scale, or derivative work based on content from this website requires explicit written permission.

No Professional Advice

Content published on this website, including articles, commentary, and research, represents the views and analysis of Shaurya Ritwik and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, investment, or regulatory advice. Readers should seek independent professional advice before making decisions based on any content found here.

External Links

This website may contain links to third party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Shaurya Ritwik has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked external sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Shaurya Ritwik shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or its content.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, where this website is primarily operated. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts of the Philippines.

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms or the Privacy Policy, contact: contact [at] shauryaritwik [dot] com