Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
📑 Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Welcome to Haleem Akmal's Portfolio & Blog ("we," "our," or "the website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out the contact form (name, email, subject, message)
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
- Comment on blog posts (name, email, comment content)
- Send us an email directly
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our site
- Time and date of visit
- Time spent on pages
- Device information (desktop/mobile)
- Geographic location (country/region level)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website: Ensuring the site works properly for all users
- To respond to inquiries: Answering questions submitted through our contact form
- To send newsletters: Providing updates about new blog posts and projects (only if subscribed)
- To improve user experience: Analyzing how users interact with our site to make improvements
- To detect and prevent fraud: Protecting our website from malicious activities
- To comply with legal obligations: Meeting any applicable legal requirements
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
4.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (theme selection, language)
4.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. Google's Privacy Policy
5.2 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
5.3 Google Forms
Our contact form is powered by Google Forms. Information submitted through the form is subject to Google's privacy policy and is stored securely in our Google account.
5.4 Social Media Platforms
Our website includes links to social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, GitHub, Instagram). These platforms have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Security measures we implement include:
- Regular security assessments
- Secure HTTPS connection
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular updates and patches
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser
- Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track signals
8. 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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
📧 Contact Details
Name: Haleem Akmal
Email: haleemakmal48@gmail.com
Phone: +94 77 648 5166
Location: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
Website: haleemakmal.blogspot.com
11. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website.
© 2024 Haleem Akmal Portfolio. All rights reserved.
This privacy policy is effective as of December 2024.
