<h1 id="privacy-policy-for-amitpuricom-amitpuri">Privacy Policy for amitpuri.com (amitpuri)</h1>

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  <p>Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: August 22, 2026
Transparency, data minimization, and user privacy are foundational principles across all services operated by Dr. Amit Puri (amitpuri.com).</p>
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<h2 id="1-overview--data-minimization-commitment">1. Overview &amp; Data Minimization Commitment</h2>

<p>This Privacy Policy applies to the website located at <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">https://www.amitpuri.com</code> (including all sub-paths, public REST APIs, developer resources, and machine-readable endpoints). We adhere to strict data minimization: <strong>we do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information</strong>.</p>

<p>The website functions primarily as an informational hub, architectural repository, developer portal, and consultation gateway. We do not require account registration or collect unnecessary personal data to view articles, access design patterns, or call public API endpoints.</p>

<h2 id="2-information-collection--usage">2. Information Collection &amp; Usage</h2>

<h3 id="a-voluntary-correspondence">A. Voluntary Correspondence</h3>
<p>When you contact Dr. Amit Puri via email (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">info@amitpuri.com</code>) or schedule a consultation via Topmate, you provide information such as your name, email address, company affiliation, and project notes. This information is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry or deliver the scheduled advisory service.</p>

<h3 id="b-technical-infrastructure-logs">B. Technical Infrastructure Logs</h3>
<p>When visiting the website or calling API endpoints, hosting and Content Delivery Network (CDN) infrastructure (e.g., GitHub Pages, Cloudflare) may record standard server request logs (IP address, user-agent string, referrer, and timestamps). These logs are used strictly for security monitoring, DDoS mitigation, and service availability.</p>

<h3 id="c-cookies-and-tracking-technologies">C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies</h3>
<p>This website does not use third-party advertising tracking pixels, invasive cookies, or behavioral surveillance trackers. Functional cookies may be used solely by embedded third-party widgets (e.g., video players or external booking widgets) when explicitly activated by the user.</p>

<h2 id="3-third-party-services">3. Third-Party Services</h2>

<p>We integrate with trusted third-party platforms for specific functions:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Topmate (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">https://topmate.io/amitpuri</code>)</strong>: Used for 1:1 advisory and mentorship booking management. Transactions and scheduling are governed by Topmate’s privacy policy.</li>
  <li><strong>GitHub (<code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">https://github.com/amitpuri</code>)</strong>: Used for open-source repositories and code hosting.</li>
  <li><strong>Social Media (LinkedIn, X/Twitter)</strong>: Links provided for networking and public commentary.</li>
</ul>

<h2 id="4-ai-agents-crawlers--machine-access">4. AI Agents, Crawlers &amp; Machine Access</h2>

<p>We welcome automated agents, AI search crawlers, and LLM indexers to access all public endpoints, sitemaps, <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">llms.txt</code>, and OpenAPI specifications. Machine requests are subject to standard rate-limiting policies (60 requests per minute) to ensure platform stability. No personal identity data is stored or extracted from automated agent tool queries.</p>

<h2 id="5-your-rights--inquiries">5. Your Rights &amp; Inquiries</h2>

<p>Under GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy standards, you have the right to request access to or deletion of any direct correspondence you have sent.</p>

<p>For privacy questions or data requests, contact:</p>
<ul>
  <li><strong>Dr. Amit Puri</strong></li>
  <li><strong>Email</strong>: <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">info@amitpuri.com</code></li>
  <li><strong>Website</strong>: <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">https://www.amitpuri.com</code></li>
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