Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tariq Said's portfolio website ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you use our contact form, we collect:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (optional)
• Company/Organization Name (optional)
• Project Type and Details
• Budget Information
• Timeline Preferences
• Any additional information you provide in your message

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP Address
• Browser Type and Version
• Device Information
• Pages Visited and Time Spent
• Referring Website
• Geographic Location (approximate)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent banner or your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• Project Evaluation: To assess project requirements and provide accurate quotes
• Service Improvement: To enhance our website and services
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve user experience
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare Pages)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Data encryption at rest and in transit

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for:

• Active Inquiries: Duration of project discussion and up to 1 year after completion
• Inactive Inquiries: Up to 2 years for reference purposes
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to be informed about data collection and use
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.