Privacy Policy

Here’s a comprehensive Privacy Policy written specifically for AdSense approval — it covers every clause Google checks for (cookies, DoubleClick/DART, third-party vendors, opt-out links, user rights) and uses your real contact details.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how madhukarreddy.com (“the Site,” “I,” “my,” or “we”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the Site. By using madhukarreddy.com, you agree to the practices described below.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact me at info@madhukarreddy.com.

Who I am

This Site is operated by Madhukar Reddy, a DevOps Engineer based in Telangana, India. madhukarreddy.com is a personal blog focused on AWS, Kubernetes, DevOps, and cloud engineering tutorials.

  • Website: https://madhukarreddy.com
  • Email: info@madhukarreddy.com
  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@awsandevops
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhuker-reddy-badala-820017138

Information I collect

Information you provide directly

When you interact with the Site — for example, by leaving a comment, filling out the contact form, or subscribing to a newsletter — you may provide:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any content you include in your message or comment
  • Your website URL (optional, for comments)

I only collect this information when you choose to give it, and I use it only for the purpose for which you provided it.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device type
  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search query
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
  • Date and time of your visit

This information is aggregated and used to understand how readers use the Site and to improve content and performance.

Cookies and tracking technologies

The Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and enable certain features. The cookies used on this Site fall into the following categories:

  • Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (for example, remembering your cookie consent choice)
  • Analytics cookies — used by services like Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns
  • Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve relevant ads

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

Google AdSense and advertising

This Site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. Please read the following carefully:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.
  • Google’s use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You may also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use partner sites, please review Google’s policy at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Third-party advertising vendors

In addition to Google AdSense, third-party advertising partners may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on this Site and other websites to provide you with advertising based on your browsing activities and interests.

These third parties operate independently, and this Privacy Policy does not cover their practices. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party vendors directly.

Google Analytics

This Site may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used prior to arriving. This data is used solely to improve the Site’s content and user experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How I use your information

Information collected through the Site is used to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve madhukarreddy.com
  • Respond to comments, questions, and contact form submissions
  • Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to create better content
  • Display relevant advertisements through AdSense and partner networks
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent abuse or fraud

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Comments and user-submitted content

If you leave a comment on the Site, the name, email address, and any other information you provide will be stored. Your email address is not published publicly. Comments may be moderated before appearing, and spam or abusive comments will be removed.

Third-party links

The Site contains links to external websites, including (but not limited to) AWS documentation, GitHub repositories, YouTube videos, and third-party tools. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. When you leave madhukarreddy.com, the privacy policy of the destination site applies.

Data retention

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely so follow-up replies can be recognized and approved automatically. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months unless a longer period is required to resolve an ongoing conversation.

Aggregated analytics data may be retained longer in a form that does not identify individual users.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access — request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
  • Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Right to object — object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
  • Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent for cookies or other optional processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email info@madhukarreddy.com with your request. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

For users in the European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants you additional rights, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For users in California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. I do not sell personal information.

Children’s privacy

This Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA), and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this Site, please contact info@madhukarreddy.com and I will remove it promptly.

Data security

I take reasonable measures to protect information collected through the Site, including HTTPS encryption (SSL), secure hosting, and regular software updates. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security of any data you submit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be highlighted on the homepage or via other appropriate means.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

  • Email: info@madhukarreddy.com
  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@awsandevops
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhuker-reddy-badala-820017138