Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the portfolio website of Rizwan Ranjha ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at https://rizwan-portfolio.pages.dev (the "Website").

By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described in this Privacy Policy, you should not use the Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us through the contact form or email
Subscribe to our blog or newsletter (if applicable)
Interact with our social media links
Provide feedback or comments

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Date and time of access

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To improve and optimize our Website
To analyze usage patterns and trends
To prevent fraud and ensure security
To comply with legal obligations
To send you updates about our services (with your consent)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic and usage
Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

Social media platforms (LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.)
Analytics services (Google Analytics, if applicable)
Hosting services (GitHub Pages, Cloudflare)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Website at your own risk.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

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

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your information
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Data Retention

We will 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.

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. 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 differ from those in your country.

By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

11. 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. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.