Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how wasilzafar.com collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit this website.
If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website. Your continued use indicates acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Form Data: Name, email address, and message content
- Email Communications: Email address and content when emailing directly
- Feedback: Any comments or suggestions you provide
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics Data: Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources via Google Tag Manager
- Device Information: Device type, browser version, and screen resolution
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Log Data: Anonymized IP addresses, browser type, and pages accessed
- Cookies: Used to enhance your browsing experience
How We Use Your Information
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve functionality
- Analytics: To understand visitor behavior and inform content creation
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud and malicious activity
- Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Email Communications
We use your email only to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists without explicit consent.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Track how you interact with the website. These do not identify you personally
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services like Google Analytics
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can block, allow, delete cookies, or receive notifications when they are set.
Third-Party Services
Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics
We use Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to track website usage. These services may log your IP address and access patterns.
- Google does not identify individual users
- Data is anonymized and aggregated
- You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out extension
CDN and Hosting Services
We use Bootstrap CDN, Font Awesome CDN, and GitHub Pages for content delivery.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable.
Security Practices
- HTTPS Encryption: The website uses HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted
- Limited Data Collection: We collect minimal personal information
- Access Controls: Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
- Regular Monitoring: We monitor for security threats
Security Commitment
While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Any transmission of data is at your own risk.
Your Rights and Choices
Your Rights
- Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics and marketing communications
GDPR and CCPA Compliance
If you are a resident of the EU, UK, or California, you have additional rights under GDPR, UK-GDPR, and CCPA. Contact us at wasil.zafar@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Disabling cookies in your browser settings
- Contacting us directly
Data Retention
- Contact Form Data: Retained for 1 year unless you request deletion
- Analytics Data: Automatically deleted after 26 months of inactivity
- Cookies: Expire based on cookie type and browser settings
- Log Data: Retained for up to 90 days then automatically purged
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at wasil.zafar@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below.
Last Updated:
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Get in Touch
Email: wasil.zafar@gmail.com
Website: wasilzafar.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.