Suryansh Kushwaha

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Privacy Policy

Please review this policy to understand how your data is handled.

Suryansh Kushwaha
Kushwaha & Co.
Effective Date: 21 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Kushwaha & Co. (a company registered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India) and its affiliates (collectively "we", "us", or "our") collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or use suryanshkushwaha.com (the "Platform") or engage with any of our services: Studio, Mentorship, or Hire Me opportunities.

By using the Platform or any of our services, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. This Policy forms part of our Terms and Conditions and is governed by applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Platform or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact & Inquiry Data (all services): Name, email address, phone number (with country code), and message content when you use the contact form, book a mentorship session, or inquire about Studio or Hire Me opportunities.
  • Mentorship-Specific Data: Name, email, phone number, country of residence, and any additional details you share during booking or consultations (e.g., study/work/relocation goals).
  • Studio-Specific Data: Project requirements, budget range, timeline preferences, and any business or technical details submitted via the contact form or proposal process.
  • Hire Me Data: Resume/CV details, work experience, skills, availability, and any supporting documents or information you voluntarily provide when expressing interest in opportunities.
  • Payment Data: Billing information processed through our payment partners (we do not store full card details).

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
  • Analytics data: Anonymized metrics collected via Vercel Web Analytics and Speed Insights (no cookies used for tracking).

2.3 Sensitive Personal Data

We only collect sensitive data (such as payment instrument details or biometric data if required for authentication) with your explicit consent and only when necessary for the service.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the minimum legal age in their jurisdiction without verifiable parental consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide, personalise, and improve our Studio, Mentorship, and Hire Me services.
  • Process bookings, payments, and transactions (including Mentorship packages and Studio project milestones).
  • Communicate with you about your inquiries, proposals, bookings, payments, and service updates.
  • Schedule and deliver Mentorship sessions (including generating Cal.com private links).
  • Evaluate Hire Me applications and match opportunities.
  • Send transaction confirmations, service updates, and (with your consent) occasional marketing communications.
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.
  • Conduct internal analytics to understand how visitors and clients use the Platform.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party processors who help us operate the Platform and deliver services, including:
    • Payment processors (Cashfree for India, Stripe for international)
    • Cal.com (for Mentorship session scheduling)
    • Supabase (database, authentication, and storage)
    • Vercel (hosting and analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice where required).
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose you explicitly approve.

We do not share your data with marketing partners unless you have opted in.

5. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g., Stripe, Cal.com, Vercel) are located outside India. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with Indian data protection requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials and communications confidential.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. After this period, we delete or anonymise the data.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (subject to legal retention requirements).

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update your personal information
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@suryanshkushwaha.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We are committed to minimising tracking:

9.1 Analytics (No Cookies)

We use Vercel Web Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights. These services:

  • Do not use cookies
  • Collect only anonymised, aggregated data
  • Respect your privacy and do not track you across other websites

9.2 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

The following services may set cookies required for core functionality:

  • Supabase: Authentication and session management
  • Cashfree / Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Cal.com: Booking and scheduling preferences

These cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use the related features.

9.3 YouTube Videos

Embedded videos use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com). Cookies are only set if you actively play a video.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent payments, bookings, or authentication from working.

10. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with:

  • Cashfree Payments (India)
  • Stripe (international payments)
  • Cal.com (Mentorship scheduling)
  • Supabase (database & auth)
  • Vercel (hosting & analytics)
  • YouTube (embedded educational videos)

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

11. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18 (or the minimum digital consent age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on the Platform with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: support@suryanshkushwaha.com
Company: Kushwaha & Co.
Registered Address: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

By using the Platform or any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.