PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: June 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Arunspace (operated by Arunkumar Govindaswamy) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit arunspace.com ("Site") or interact with our services.
Data Controller
Arunkumar Govindaswamy (trading as Arunspace)
Email: careerjourney2020@gmail.com
Website: https://arunspace.com/
Information We Collect
Name, email, message content — Contact forms, email enquiries — Respond to professional enquiries
Resume / portfolio downloads — Voluntary download actions — Share professional credentials
Usage data (pages viewed, device, browser) — Analytics cookies / hosting logs — Improve Site performance and content
IP address and approximate location — Server logs — Security and analytics
Social platform tokens — OAuth (site owner only) — Publish original content to connected accounts
How We Use Your Information
To respond to hire-me, collaboration, and general enquiries
To provide design and consulting services you request
To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
To analyse traffic and understand visitor interests
To protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents
To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Legal Bases (UK / EEA)
Where GDPR applies, we process personal data on the following bases:
Consent — e.g. when you submit a contact form or accept non-essential cookies
Legitimate interests — operating our portfolio, responding to enquiries, securing the Site
Contract — when processing is necessary to deliver agreed professional services
Legal obligation — where required by law
Cookies and Analytics
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and measure usage. This may include hosting provider analytics (e.g. Framer, Netlify, or similar) and standard server logs. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted processors to operate the Site, including:
Website hosting and CDN providers
Email services for enquiry responses
Analytics providers
Social media APIs (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) — for content publishing by the site owner only
Media and voice generation APIs (e.g. ElevenLabs, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash) — for original content production
Each third party processes data under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review those policies when interacting with linked platforms.
Data Retention
Enquiry emails: retained as long as needed for business correspondence, typically up to 3 years
Analytics data: retained per provider defaults, typically 12-26 months
Server logs: retained for security purposes, typically up to 90 days
Project/client data: retained per contract or legal requirements
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive confidential information via unsecured channels unless agreed otherwise.
International Transfers
Our service providers may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, as applicable.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or your local supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, email careerjourney2020@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Links to Other Sites
The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date above indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be reflected on this page.
Contact
Privacy enquiries: careerjourney2020@gmail.com
