Privacy Policy

Forcenaut (forcenaut.com) is a personal website operated by Shrikant. I take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data is collected, why, and how it is handled.

Data I Collect

Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) with Google Consent Mode v2. Here's how it works:

• Before you accept cookies: Google Analytics loads in restricted mode. No cookies are set on your device. Google may receive anonymous, cookieless pings for basic traffic measurement.
• After you accept cookies: Google Analytics operates in full mode with cookies (_ga, _ga_*) to provide detailed analytics.
• If you decline cookies: Google Analytics continues in restricted mode. No cookies are set, and no personally identifiable data is collected.

I also collect basic page view data (page visited, country from Cloudflare request headers, referrer URL) stored in a Cloudflare D1 database. No personal information is attached to these records. This tracking only occurs if you have accepted cookies.

Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to the newsletter, I store your email address and an unsubscribe token in a Cloudflare D1 database. Emails are sent via Brevo. Your email is only used to send updates about new articles and tools. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

Contact Form

If you submit the contact form, I store your name, email, company (optional), and message in Cloudflare D1. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with anyone.

Product Lead Forms

If you request access to a product, I collect your name, email, and company to provide you with access details. This data is stored in Cloudflare D1 and is not shared with third parties.

Reviews

If you leave a product review, your name, company (optional), rating, and comment are stored in Cloudflare D1. Approved reviews are displayed publicly on the product page.

Cookies

Theme preference and admin session tokens are stored in your browser's localStorage (not cookies) and are essential for site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Email Tracking

Newsletter emails sent via Brevo may include a tracking pixel and tracked links to measure open rates and click rates. This helps me understand which content is useful. No personal browsing data is collected beyond whether the email was opened and which links were clicked.

Data Storage & Security

All data is stored on Cloudflare's infrastructure (D1 database and KV storage), which provides encryption at rest and in transit. I do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with anyone.

Your Rights

• Manage cookies — Use the cookie banner or the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer
• Unsubscribe from emails — Click the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email
• Request data deletion — Contact me via the contact form
• Ask questions — Reach out via contact or LinkedIn

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes.