Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Saurabh (“I”, “me”, or “my”) operates mernstackdev.com (the “Service”), providing MERN-stack tutorials, blog posts, and tech insights. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and disclose your Personal Data when you use the Service, and your choices regarding that data.

2. Information Collection and Use

2.1 Types of Data Collected

2.2 How Data Is Collected

• Directly: when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., filling out a contact form).
• Automatically: through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 6.

3. Use of Data

I use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• To send you updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support.
• To analyze site usage and user behavior to improve content and functionality.
• To personalize your experience and display relevant ads.

4. Third-Party Vendors and Advertising

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this and/or other sites.

Other ad networks may also drop cookies; please refer to their privacy policies for opt-out options.

Reference: Google Help

5. Google AdSense

I participate in the Google AdSense program, which places contextual ads on the Service. Per Google’s requirements:

• I disclose that Google and its partners may place and read cookies on your device to serve ads.
• I do not share personally identifiable information with Google.
• To learn more and opt out of personalized advertising, visit Google’s Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

Reference: Google Help

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Disabling cookies may prevent some features of the Service from functioning properly.

Reference: Google Help

7. Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside your jurisdiction—specifically to India—where data-protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

Reference: European Union

8. Security of Data

While no transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, I implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access and disclosure.

Reference: Google Help

9. Your Rights under GDPR

If you are in the EEA, you have rights under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

To exercise these rights, email me at saurabh@mernstackdev.com. I will respond within one month.

Reference: GDPR.eu

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

My Service is not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe I have collected such data, please contact me so I can promptly delete it.

Reference: Federal Trade Commission

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective upon posting, and the “Last updated” date will reflect the revision. Please review this page regularly.

12. Contact Me

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact me: