Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Prashant Sharma ("I", "me", "we", or "this website") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit prashantsharmaofficial.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who I Am

This Site is owned and operated by Prashant Sharma, a software engineer and educator who publishes tutorials and career content related to Java, Python, Spring Boot, system design, and interview preparation. You can reach me at sprashantofficial@gmail.com.

Information I Collect

I collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide directly. When you use the contact form (hosted via Google Forms), subscribe to email updates, or post a comment, you may provide your name, email address, and any message content you choose to share.
• Information collected automatically. Like most websites, the Site and its service providers automatically collect certain technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. This is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How I Use Your Information

• To respond to your enquiries and messages
• To send email updates about new posts, if you have subscribed
• To understand how visitors use the Site so I can improve content
• To display relevant advertising
• To maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and remember preferences. This Site uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and general functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not work as intended if you do.

Google AdSense and Advertising

This Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use this Site, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Third-Party Services

This Site links to and integrates with third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

• Google Forms — used for the contact form
• follow.it — used to deliver email subscriptions
• Blogger / Google — the platform hosting this Site, including the comment system
• Udemy — some links to my courses are affiliate links
• Topmate — used to book 1:1 sessions
• YouTube, LinkedIn, GitHub — linked social profiles

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services. Please review their policies directly.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this Site, including links to Udemy courses, are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to email updates, your email address is used only to send new-post notifications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

Data Retention

I retain contact-form messages and subscriber details only for as long as needed to respond to you or provide the service you requested. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing me.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data you have shared with me. To do so, email sprashantofficial@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

This Site is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided such information, please contact me and I will remove it.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me at sprashantofficial@gmail.com.