Sarwar Hossain

1. Introduction

Welcome to the portfolio of Sarwar Hossain ("I," "me," or "my"). I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my portfolio website sarwar.com.bd.

By using my website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you contact me through the contact form, I may collect:

• Name: Your full name or preferred name
• Email Address: To respond to your inquiries
• Message Content: The details of your message or inquiry
• Phone Number: If you choose to provide it

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit my website, I automatically collect certain information:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time/date stamps
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to track website activity
• Analytics Data: Information about how you interact with my website

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Respond to Inquiries: To reply to contact form submissions and answer questions
• Improve Website: To understand visitor behavior and improve user experience
• Analytics: To analyze website traffic and performance
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Communication: To send updates or information you've requested

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

I use Google AdSense to display advertisements on my website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to my website or other websites on the Internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to my site. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4.2 Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit my site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used before coming to my site.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Content Delivery Networks

I use CDNs to deliver fonts, icons, and other static assets. These services may collect usage data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on my website and store certain information.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors use my website
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads

Managing Cookies:

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of my website may not function properly.

6. Data Storage and Security

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

• Data is stored on secure servers
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Access to data is restricted
• Regular security audits and updates

Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

• Contact Form Data: Stored for up to 2 years or until inquiry is resolved
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
• Log Files: Retained for up to 90 days

8. Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
• Objection: Object to my processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at: contact@sarwar.com.bd

9. Children's Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using my website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Links to Other Websites

My website may contain links to external websites. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

13. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), I comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal Basis: I process your data based on consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests
• Data Protection: For GDPR-related inquiries, contact: privacy@sarwar.com.bd
• Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access personal information

Note: I do not sell your personal information.

15. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me:

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16. Consent

By using my website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.