Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 16, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how myblog.htanarama.com (the “Site”), operated by Amaranath Pokuri, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or contact me through the Site.

Overview

This is a personal blog focused on infrastructure, automation, and cloud technology. The Site is a static website. I do not sell personal information, operate user accounts, or run a comment system on this Site.

Information I collect

Information you provide

If you use the Contact form, you may provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Subject
  • Message content

This information is sent so I can read and respond to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, basic technical information may be processed by hosting and security providers when you visit the Site, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

I do not use this Site to intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

How your information is used

Contact form information is used only to:

  • Receive and review your message
  • Respond to your inquiry when appropriate
  • Help prevent spam or abuse

I do not use contact form data for marketing lists or unrelated purposes.

Third-party services

This Site relies on a few third-party services to operate:

ServicePurpose
CloudflareHosting, DNS, security, and content delivery
FormSubmitProcessing and forwarding contact form submissions by email

When you submit the contact form, your message is transmitted to FormSubmit so it can be delivered to my inbox. FormSubmit has its own privacy practices, which are separate from this Site.

If you click external links on the Site, such as GitHub or LinkedIn, those websites have their own privacy policies.

Cookies and analytics

This Site does not currently use Google Tag Manager or other analytics tools configured by the site owner.

Cloudflare or your browser may use cookies or similar technologies for security, performance, or basic site functionality. Those are managed by the respective provider or your browser settings.

Data retention

Contact messages are retained only as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record-keeping in my email inbox. I do not maintain a separate database of contact form submissions on this Site.

Data sharing

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With service providers that help operate the Site, such as Cloudflare and FormSubmit
  • When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the Site or others

Security

I take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the Site, including using reputable hosting and form-processing providers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

Children’s privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your choices

You can choose not to submit the contact form if you do not want to provide your information that way.

You may also contact me directly at contactamar@htanarama.com regarding privacy questions or requests related to information you submitted through the Site.

Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Amaranath Pokuri
Email: contactamar@htanarama.com