Last updated: May 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy for PayalPedia (“I,” “me,” or “my”) explains how and why I might access, collect, store, use, and/or share your personal information when you use my services (“Services”), including when you:
- Visit any of my websites—payalpedia.com or any other one that links to this Privacy Policy.
- Talk to me in other relevant capacities, including marketing, sales, or events.
Concerns or questions? Understanding your privacy rights and obligations will come from reading this privacy policy. Making decisions regarding the handling of your personal data falls to me. Please avoid using my services should you disagree with my policies and procedures. Should you still have questions or concerns, kindly get in touch at 📧 admin@payalpedia.com.
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Who I Am?
I am Arjan Solanki, an independent and passionate content creator. My website address is https://payalpedia.com. Learn more about its privacy policy below.
Information I Collect
When visitors leave comments on my website, I collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. You can review their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible.
Media
If you upload images to my website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract such data from images on the website.
Cookies
My website uses cookies to improve user experience:
- Comment cookies may store your name, email, and website for one year.
- A temporary cookie is used on the login page to check browser compatibility.
- Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks with “Remember Me”).
- Screen preference cookies last for one year.
- Editing content creates a temporary cookie that expires in one day.
Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with my website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser information
This data is collected anonymously and is used to improve website performance and user experience. Google may use cookies and other technologies to collect and process this data.
Google AdSense
I use Google AdSense to display advertisements on my website.
- Google uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to show ads based on users’ previous visits to this and other websites.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website. These external websites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
How Do I Use Your Data?
I use your data to:
- Improve website functionality
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Enhance user experience
Data Sharing
I do not sell or trade your personal data. However, if you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely.
- User profile data (if any) can be edited or deleted anytime (except username).
Your Rights
You are entitled to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Request a copy (export) of your data
Some data may be retained for legal or security reasons.
Where Is Your Data Sent?
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Contact
If you need any clarification about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at:
📧 admin@payalpedia.com
FAQs
Q1. What is PayalPedia, and who manages this website?
PayalPedia is a technology education website available at https://payalpedia.com. It is managed by Arjan Solanki and focuses on beginner-friendly computing content.
Q2. What information does PayalPedia collect when I leave a comment?
When you leave a comment, PayalPedia collects your name, email address, website (if provided), IP address, and browser information. This helps detect and prevent spam on the website.
Q3. Is my email address shared with anyone?
A coded (anonymized) version of your email address may be shared with Gravatar, a profile picture service. This is only used to check if you have a Gravatar profile picture. Your actual email is never publicly displayed.
Q4. Why should I be careful when uploading images to PayalPedia?
Images can contain hidden location data (called EXIF GPS data). If you upload such images, other visitors may be able to download them and find out where the photo was taken. It is safer to remove this data before uploading.
Q5. What are cookies, and how does PayalPedia use them?
Cookies are small files stored on your device. PayalPedia uses cookies to remember your name and preferences when commenting, keep you logged in, and save your screen settings. Most cookies last between one day and one year, depending on their purpose.
Q6. Does PayalPedia track my visits using Google Analytics?
Yes, PayalPedia uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site—such as which pages are visited and how much time is spent. This data is collected anonymously and is used only to improve the website experience.
Q7. Why do I see personalized ads on PayalPedia?
PayalPedia uses Google AdSense to show advertisements. Google uses cookies (like the DoubleClick cookie) to show ads based on your browsing history. If you do not want personalized ads, you can opt out at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
Q8. What happens when I watch an embedded video or see content from another website?
Some articles on PayalPedia include content embedded from other websites (like YouTube videos). When you interact with this content, it works as if you visited that external website directly. Those websites may collect your data and use their cookies.
Q9. Does PayalPedia sell my personal data to anyone?
No, PayalPedia does not sell or trade your personal data to any third party. Your data is only used to improve the website, prevent spam, and enhance your experience.
Q10. How can I access, correct, or delete my personal data?
You are entitled to request access to your data, ask for corrections, request deletion, or export a copy of your data. For any of these requests or privacy-related questions, you can contact PayalPedia directly at 📧 admin@payalpedia.com.