Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Subu Data Labs

Last Updated: September 2026

Welcome to Subu Data Labs! My name is Subham Ghadge, an independent data developer passionate about creating practical analytical tools and helping professionals master spreadsheet automation. I created Subu Data Labs (accessible at https://www.subudatalabs.com/) to publish open-access spreadsheet architectures, VBA automation tools, Power BI analytical dashboards, and structured educational guides.

At Subu Data Labs, the privacy of our visitors is of paramount importance. This document details the types of information collected and recorded by Subu Data Labs and how we utilize and protect it. If you have additional questions or require further information regarding our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information shared and collected on Subu Data Labs. This policy does not apply to information collected offline or through channels other than this website.

1. Information We Collect

Subu Data Labs does not require user accounts, logins, or registration to read our technical tutorials or inspect our companion educational workbooks (.xlsx and .xlsm). Depending on how you interact with our platform, we may collect the following data:

• Information You Provide Voluntarily: When you submit a message via our contact form (powered by formsubmit.co), we receive your name, email address, message subject, and message content.
• Automated Technical Data: When you access the website, standard server logs automatically record technical data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit URLs, date/time stamps, and page navigation patterns.

2. How We Use Collected Information

We use collected information solely to maintain, secure, and improve our educational resources. Specifically, data is used to:

• Operate, maintain, and optimize website speed and delivery.
• Analyze visitor engagement to guide the development of new templates, VBA scripts, and tutorials.
• Respond to user inquiries, technical feedback, and collaboration requests.
• Detect, prevent, and mitigate security threats or spam submissions.
• Display non-intrusive, relevant advertisements through authorized advertising partners to support ongoing hosting and educational research.

3. Google AdSense & Cookies

Subu Data Labs uses cookies to record visitor preferences, measure user sessions, and optimize content presentation.

To support our free learning resources, we partner with Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-9588534646257290) as a third-party advertising vendor. Google utilizes cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve relevant ads based on prior visits to our site and other destinations across the web.

Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's official Ads Settings at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Subu Data Labs has no direct control over the cookies or tracking technologies employed by third-party ad networks.

4. Google Analytics

We utilize Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-7SF89356BS) to evaluate website traffic patterns and improve content structure. Google Analytics collects aggregated, pseudonymized session data.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Third-Party Hosting Services

To ensure reliable delivery and data security, Subu Data Labs utilizes the following external infrastructure:

• GitHub: Our template files, downloadable workbooks, and code repositories are securely hosted on GitHub. Clicking download links directs you to GitHub's verified delivery infrastructure.
• Formsubmit.co: Contact form submissions are processed via formsubmit.co under encrypted transit before forwarding to our email inbox. No contact information is sold or permanently stored on public servers.
• Blogger Infrastructure: Our content management system is hosted on Google Blogger, operating under Google's robust enterprise security standards.

6. Data Security & HTTPS

All traffic to Subu Data Labs is secured using industry-standard SSL/TLS (HTTPS) encryption. We do not store financial credentials, credit cards, or user account passwords. Any communications received via email are treated with strict confidentiality.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Protecting children's online privacy is an essential priority. Subu Data Labs provides technical educational materials aimed at adult professionals and students. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13 in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe a child has submitted personal details on our site, please contact us immediately for prompt deletion.

8. User Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location (including the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and California), you possess statutory rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to Access: The right to request copies of any personal data we hold.
• Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal communications data.
• Right to Restrict or Object: The right to restrict or object to data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

9. Policy Updates

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect technical or regulatory adjustments. Revisions will be published directly on this page with an updated modification date.

10. Inquiries & Contact Information

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly.