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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Last Updated: July 2025
Applies To: sarthakgoyal.com and all services offered by Sarthak Goyal
Introduction
Welcome to sarthakgoyal.com (“Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains how I, Sarthak Goyal (“I”, “me”, “my”), collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit my website, book a service, purchase a product, subscribe to my newsletter, or otherwise interact with me.
Your privacy is important to me. I collect only the information necessary to provide my services, improve your experience, comply with legal obligations, and operate my business responsibly.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable Indian privacy laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) as and when its applicable provisions come into force, together with relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Where applicable, this Policy also aligns with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.
By using this Website or engaging with my services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
Name | Sarthak Goyal |
Website | sarthakgoyal.com |
Email | hi@sarthakgoyal.com |
Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Information I Collect
Information You Provide
Depending on how you interact with my Website, I may collect:
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Name and email address when downloading resources, subscribing to newsletters or contacting me.
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Name, email address, and booking responses when scheduling services through Wix Bookings.
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LinkedIn profile URL and résumé when purchasing The Visibility Audit.
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Organization details, event information, and speaking requirements when submitting speaking inquiries.
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Payment details processed securely through Razorpay or Stripe. I never receive or store your complete card information.
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Notes, documents, or materials voluntarily shared during coaching, consulting, or mentoring sessions.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Operating system
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Date and time of visits
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Website usage analytics
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Booking and transaction history maintained within Wix
Information Received from Third Parties
Where permitted by applicable law, I may receive limited information from:
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LinkedIn or other social media platforms that you choose to connect.
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Wix CRM.
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ConvertKit or Wix Email Marketing regarding email engagement.
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Payment processors confirming successful transactions.
Why I Collect Your Information
Your personal information is collected to:
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Deliver services you request.
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Process bookings and appointments.
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Process payments securely.
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Send confirmations, reminders, and follow-up communications.
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Provide downloadable resources.
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Send newsletters to which you have subscribed.
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Respond to inquiries.
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Improve website performance and user experience.
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Maintain business records.
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
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Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of my services.
I do not sell your personal information.
I do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, I rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
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Performance of a contract.
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Your consent.
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Legitimate interests in operating and improving my business.
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Compliance with legal obligations.
How I Share Information
I never sell or rent your personal information.
Information is shared only where necessary with trusted service providers that help operate my business.
Service Provider | Purpose |
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Wix | Website hosting, CRM, bookings and email |
Wix | Website hosting, CRM, bookings and email |
Razorpay | Indian payment processing |
Stripe | International payment processing |
Zoom / Google Meet | Online coaching and consulting sessions |
Google Analytics | Website analytics |
ConvertKit / Wix Email Marketing | Email communications |
Information may also be disclosed where required by law, regulation, court order or government authority.
International Data Transfers
Some of the services I use may process or store your information outside India.
Where this occurs, I take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected through appropriate contractual, organisational and technical safeguards, consistent with applicable laws.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred internationally where necessary for the provision of my services.
Data Retention
I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.
Data | Retention |
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Client & booking records | 3 years |
Coaching session notes | 2 years |
Email subscribers | Until you unsubscribe |
Financial records | 7 years (or as required by law) |
Website analytics | Up to 26 months |
Once no longer required, your information is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information.
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Correct inaccurate information.
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Request deletion of your personal information.
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Restrict processing.
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Receive a copy of your data where applicable.
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Object to certain processing activities.
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Withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact:
Subject: Data Request – Your Name
I aim to respond within 30 days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Additional Rights Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
Where applicable under the DPDP Act, you may also have the right to:
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Know how your personal data is being processed.
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Request correction or updating of inaccurate information.
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Request erasure of personal data, subject to legal obligations.
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Withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing.
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Seek grievance redressal regarding the processing of your personal data.
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Nominate another person to exercise your rights in accordance with applicable law.
Requests may be submitted to:
Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that enable websites to function efficiently and improve user experience.
Types of Cookies Used
• Essential Cookies
Required for the Website and Wix platform to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies
Used by Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve website performance.
• Third-Party Cookies
Embedded content from services such as LinkedIn, Spotify and YouTube may place their own cookies. I do not control these cookies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. A cookie consent banner is displayed where required by applicable law.
Data Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect your information, including:
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SSL/HTTPS encryption
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Secure Wix hosting
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Secure payment processing through Razorpay and Stripe
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Restricted access to client information
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Secure cloud storage for client documents and coaching notes
Although reasonable safeguards are implemented, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Children’s Privacy
This Website and all services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, please contact me and I will promptly remove it where appropriate.
Third-Party Websites
This Privacy Policy applies only to sarthakgoyal.com.
My Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices, policies or content. Please review their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Where required by law or where changes are material, I may also notify subscribers by email.
Data Protection & Grievance Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Name | Sarthak Goyal |
Website | sarthakgoyal.com |
Email | hi@sarthakgoyal.com |
Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Response Time Within 30 days or as required by applicable law
If applicable under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you may also use this contact information to submit grievances regarding the processing of your personal data.