SolarManOfIndia.com (“we”, “us”, “this site”) is a personal digital archive documenting Kunwer Sachdev’s historical contributions to India’s solar and power-backup industry. We keep data collection to a minimum. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit solarmanofindia.com and how it is used.
Information we collect
- Contact form: If you use our contact page, you voluntarily provide your name, email address, and message so we can respond.
- Email: If you email support@solarmanofindia.com, we collect your email address and message content to reply to you.
- Newsletter: If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address to send occasional archive news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Google Analytics (G-W9BN081VDB): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site — for example, which pages are read most, how long people stay, and general geographic region. Google may collect anonymised usage data such as pages visited, browser type, device type, and approximate location. See our Cookie Policy for details.
- Server logs: Our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically records standard technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages requested) for security and reliability.
How we use your information
We use the information you provide solely to respond to enquiries, send newsletter updates you requested, and improve this website. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, and we do not use it for advertising.
Archive content — not professional advice
All content on SolarManOfIndia.com — including timelines, blog posts, patent records, and video archives — is for informational and historical purposes only. It is not engineering advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to purchase any product. Kunwer Sachdev exited Su-Kam in 2019 and is not responsible for any activity of the company since. Anyone dealing with Su-Kam does so solely with its current management. See our disclaimer and Terms of Use.
Third-party services
- Google Analytics — usage statistics (Google Privacy Policy)
- FormSubmit — contact form and newsletter delivery
- YouTube — embedded videos may set cookies per Google’s policies
- Vercel — website hosting
Each service has its own privacy practices, which govern the data they handle.
Cookies
This site uses Google Analytics cookies to understand visitor behaviour. For full details on what cookies are set and how to opt out, see our Cookie Policy.
Data retention
Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained only as long as needed to respond and maintain a reasonable record of communication. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics’ default settings (typically 14 months).
Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you by emailing support@solarmanofindia.com. Depending on where you live — for example, under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), or the EU’s GDPR — you may have additional rights over your data. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email support@solarmanofindia.com.