Privacy

Last updated: 16 June 2026

This site is operated by Happyness Mallya. We collect the minimum data required to run the website, deliver the newsletter, and understand how readers find us. This policy explains what is collected, why, and the choices you have.

What we collect

Newsletter: if you subscribe, we store your email address with our email provider (Resend). We use it only to send you the newsletter. Unsubscribe in one click.
Analytics: we use privacy-respecting analytics (Vercel Analytics) to count pageviews. No cross-site tracking.
Advertising: we display ads via Google AdSense. AdSense and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out at google.com/settings/ads.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We use only what is needed to run the site and, where you have ads enabled, the advertising cookies described above. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work as well if you do. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google Advertising Policy.

Third-party links

Articles link to other websites we don't control. Their privacy practices are their own — please review their policies before sharing personal information.

Children

This site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the site evolves. Material changes will be reflected in the “last updated” date above.

Your rights

Email hello@happynessmallya.com any time to request a copy of your data or to have it deleted.