Last updated: April 16, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Smart Chunks (https://smartchunks.com) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to our website. Smart Chunks is operated by Sanket Chaukiyal, an individual based in Mumbai, India.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who we are
Smart Chunks is an independent AI news and analysis publication. Our contact email is [email protected].
Information we collect
Information you provide directly
When you leave a comment on Smart Chunks, we collect the information shown in the comment form (typically name and email address) along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This data is used for spam detection and comment moderation.
If you contact us by email, we retain your email content for the purpose of responding and for our records.
Information collected automatically
When you visit Smart Chunks, certain information is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring website, and general location data derived from your IP address.
Cookies and tracking technologies
Smart Chunks uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the website and understand how visitors use it. The cookies currently active on the site include:
- Google Analytics (GA4): Used to understand aggregate site traffic patterns. IP addresses are anonymized.
- Cloudflare: Used for site security and performance. Cloudflare sets cookies to identify trusted traffic.
- WordPress core: Functional cookies for comment form persistence and site navigation.
- Consent management: Cookies that remember your cookie preferences.
Google AdSense (when active)
When Google AdSense advertising is enabled on this site, Google and its advertising partners may use cookies (including DoubleClick DART cookies) to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this and other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses data when you use partner sites, see Google’s Partner Sites page.
Managing cookies
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For EU and EEA visitors, additional cookie information is available in our Cookie Policy (EU).
Embedded content and third-party services
Articles on Smart Chunks may include embedded content such as videos, images, social media posts, or interactive tools from third-party websites. Embedded content from other sites behaves as if the visitor had visited the third-party site directly — those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Smart Chunks also uses the Gravatar service (operated by Automattic) to display profile pictures of commenters. When you leave a comment, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to determine whether you have a profile image registered with the service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy.
Editorial use of AI tools
Smart Chunks uses AI tools in its editorial workflow for research gathering and first-draft preparation. AI systems used for these purposes do not receive or process data about individual website visitors. Reader identity, browsing behavior, and other visitor information are not shared with the AI tools used for content production.
How we use your information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Smart Chunks website
- Respond to comments, questions, and feedback
- Detect and prevent spam and abuse
- Understand aggregate site usage patterns
- Deliver advertising (when AdSense is active)
- Comply with legal obligations
Information sharing
Smart Chunks does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may be shared with:
- Service providers: Companies that help us operate the site (hosting provider, analytics, CDN, advertising networks) under appropriate data protection terms.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
Your rights under Indian law (DPDP Act, 2023)
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, if you are a resident of India, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it is being processed.
- Right to correction and erasure: Request correction of inaccurate personal data, completion of incomplete data, updating of out-of-date data, or erasure of personal data that is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
- Right to grievance redressal: Raise concerns about how your personal data is being processed.
- Right to nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Contact at [email protected].
Data Protection Contact
For concerns about data processing, privacy questions, or grievances relating to personal data:
Sanket Chaukiyal
Smart Chunks
Chembur, Mumbai 400088, India
Email: [email protected]
Your rights under EU law (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Data retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so that follow-up comments can be recognized and approved automatically rather than held in a moderation queue. Server logs are retained for up to 12 months for security and debugging purposes. Analytics data is retained per the default settings of Google Analytics.
Children’s privacy
Smart Chunks is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. When material changes are made, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Smart Chunks, operated by Sanket Chaukiyal
Chembur, Mumbai 400088, India
Email: [email protected]