Last updated: June 20th, 2026
This website is operated by Ashvin Sharma.
I respect your privacy and aim to collect as little personal information as possible.
Information I collect
If you use the contact form on this website, I may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and message.
If you email me directly, I will receive the information included in your email.
This website may also collect basic technical information through hosting, security, analytics, or spam-prevention tools, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time of your visit.
How I use your information
I use the information you provide only to:
- Read and respond to your message
- Keep a record of our correspondence where reasonably necessary
- Maintain the security and functioning of the website
- Understand basic website performance, if analytics are enabled
I do not sell your personal information.
I do not use contact form submissions to add you to a mailing list unless you have separately chosen to subscribe.
Legal basis for processing
Where applicable, I process personal information based on your consent when you submit a contact form or email me directly.
I may also process limited technical information where necessary for the legitimate operation, security, and maintenance of the website.
Who may process your information
Your information may be processed by service providers that help operate this website, such as website hosting, WordPress tools or plugins, form-processing tools, spam-prevention services, email services, analytics tools, or newsletter platforms.
These services may process information in Canada, the United States, Europe, or other jurisdictions where they or their service providers operate.
Substack and external links
This website may link to my Field Notes on Substack or to other external websites.
If you visit or subscribe through Substack or another external service, your information will be handled according to that service’s own privacy policy. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Cookies and analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic site functionality, security, spam prevention, analytics, or performance.
If analytics are enabled, they are used to understand general patterns of website use, not to identify individual visitors.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
How long I keep information
I keep contact form submissions and email correspondence only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain records, or manage ongoing communication.
You may ask me to delete your message or personal information, unless I need to keep it for legitimate administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the use of your personal information.
You may also withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing.
To make a request, contact me at:
Children’s privacy
This website is not directed toward children, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
I take reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through this website, but no website, form, email system, or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to this policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:
Ashvin Sharma
i.ashvin.sharma@gmail.com