Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to TechLife Adventures ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://techlifeadventures.com.

TechLife Adventures is a personal blog run by Vinod Kurien Alex, sharing insights on software engineering, AI, and technology. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

Email Subscriptions:

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address
  • This is voluntary and used solely to send you blog updates
  • You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email

Contact Forms:

  • Name and email address when you use our contact form
  • Message content you choose to share
  • This information is used only to respond to your inquiry

2. Automatically Collected Information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (pages viewed, time spent, traffic sources)
  • Google AdSense: We display ads via Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
  • These services may collect IP addresses, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior

Log Data:

  • Your browser automatically sends log data including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps
  • This helps us diagnose technical issues and understand traffic patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Send newsletter emails with blog updates (only if you subscribe)
  • Respond to your contact inquiries
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Analyze site traffic and performance via Google Analytics
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or security threats

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your information:

Google Analytics:

Google AdSense:

Email Service Provider (Resend/ConvertKit):

  • Purpose: Deliver newsletter emails
  • Data collected: Email address, open/click rates
  • Your email is never shared with third parties for marketing

Vercel (Hosting):

Cookies Policy

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and track usage.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (session management)
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics tracks site usage to improve content
  • Advertising cookies: Google AdSense serves personalized ads based on interests

Managing cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Retention

  • Email subscriptions: Stored until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form data: Retained for 1 year for reference, then deleted
  • Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data anonymized after 14 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Advertising cookies: Controlled by Google AdSense policies (typically 13 months)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (except where legally required to retain)
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from emails or opt out of personalized ads
  • Data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us via: LinkedIn or GitHub (links in footer)

Children's Privacy

TechLife Adventures is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Users

TechLife Adventures is operated from India. If you access our site from outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

Vinod Kurien Alex
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/vkuriena
GitHub: https://github.com/vinodkurienalex
Website: https://techlifeadventures.com/contact

Disclaimer: TechLife Adventures is a personal blog and not a registered business entity. This privacy policy reflects our commitment to transparency and user privacy as an individual content creator.