Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Ankita Sharma (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit ankitassharma.com (the “Site”) and utilize our digital marketing and performance strategy services.

We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and compliant with global data protection regulations, including the GDPR (Europe/UK), CCPA (USA), and DPDP Act (India).

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal information you voluntarily provide and automated non-personal information when you interact with our Site.

A. Information You Provide Directly

Contact Forms: When you submit a project inquiry, we collect your name, email address, requested service category, and any project details included in your message.
Email Marketing (Mailchimp): If you opt-in to our marketing communications, we collect your email address and name to send you relevant performance marketing insights.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain data regarding your device and browsing actions using cookies and tracking technologies. This includes:

IP address and geographic location.
Browser type, device type, and operating system.
Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs.

2. Technologies and Third-Party Tools We Use

To provide an optimized, secure, and highly functional experience, we integrate the following industry-standard tools. By using this Site, you acknowledge the use of these technologies:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) & Google Tag Manager (GTM): We use GA4 deployed via GTM to analyze website traffic and user behavior. This data is aggregated and anonymized to help us improve website performance.
Google Search Console (GSC): Used to monitor our website’s presence in Google search results. This tool does not collect personally identifiable information (PII).
Meta Pixel: We use the Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to serve targeted advertisements to users who have previously visited our Site.
Mailchimp: We use Mailchimp as our primary email marketing platform and CRM. When you opt-in, your contact information is securely transferred to and processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their privacy policy.
Google reCAPTCHA v3: To protect our contact forms from spam and automated abuse, we utilize invisible reCAPTCHA v3. This tool analyzes background site traffic and user behavior. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following strictly defined business purposes:

To respond to your project inquiries and provide digital marketing consultations.
To deliver the email marketing communications you explicitly requested.
To analyze website traffic, optimize our web design, and improve user experience.
To run retargeting advertising campaigns (via Meta Pixel).
To protect the Site from malicious activity and spam bots.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted).

Your Control: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept essential cookies, some parts of our Site (such as the contact form) may not function properly.

5. International Data Transfers

While our primary operations are based in Hyderabad, India, we provide services globally. Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside of your state, province, or country where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By submitting your information via our contact forms or opting into our mailing list, you consent to this transfer.

6. Your Data Privacy Rights

Depending on your geographic location, you possess specific rights regarding your personal data under laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and the DPDP Act:

The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
The Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
The Right to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our Mailchimp marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of every email.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We implement robust, industry-standard security measures (including SSL encryption) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to opt-out of specific tracking, please contact us at:

Ankita Sharma
Email: hello@ankitassharma.com
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India