Privacy Policy

1. General Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last Updated: September 2026

This policy tells you what we do with your personal information when you use this website. This website is operated by Meishka Joshi (“data controller”). If you have any questions or wish to contact us regarding your personal data, please use the contact form on this website.

How and When We Collect Personal Information About You

We collect personal information from you:

• When you contact us or request information (e.g., using the contact form on this website, subscribing to Meishka’s Mischief, or contacting us through social media / contact forms); or
• When you visit our website.

Where we ask you for personal information, we will inform you whether providing it is optional and what happens if you choose not to provide mandatory information.

What Personal Information We Collect About You

We may collect:

• Identifiers: Contact details such as your name, address, or email address.
• Internet or Electronic Network Activity Information: Online identifiers, IP address, unique device identifiers, geolocation information, and website browsing activity.
• Correspondence: Records of any inquiries, requests, or complaints you send to us.

What We Do With Your Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide requested services and newsletter updates (Meishka’s Mischief);
• Ensure proper operation, security, and integrity of the website;
• Respond to inquiries and deliver customer support;
• Prevent unauthorized copying or misuse of site content;
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience;
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal process.

Legal Basis for Using Your Personal Information

We process personal information under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Business Interests: To understand site visitors, and run the website effectively without harming your privacy rights.
• Compliance with Law: Where required by applicable laws and regulations.

Where We Keep Your Personal Information & Retention

Personal information may be processed or stored in secure environments. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, after which it is securely deleted.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the confidentiality, security, and integrity of your personal information.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email newsletter distribution platforms, analytics providers) solely as necessary to operate the site, comply with legal duties, or protect site security.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to ensure optimal functionality and analyze traffic:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for core site navigation and secure areas.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to understand reader navigation and traffic patterns (e.g., Google Analytics). You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

Do Not Track

We respect user privacy; however, we do not currently alter site data collection in response to automated “Do Not Track” browser signals.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information;
• Request deletion or restriction of your personal information;
• Unsubscribe from Meishka’s Mischief at any time via the link in any email;
• Use the contact form on this website to exercise any privacy rights.