This privacy policy explains how shajidahmed.com ("the site", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with the site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the site and respond to enquiries:
- Contact form data — name, email, optional phone and company, and the message you send. Stored to respond to your enquiry.
- Server logs — IP address, browser user-agent, and request timestamp, kept briefly for security and abuse prevention.
- Analytics — if and where used, anonymised page-view data to understand how the site is used. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your contact form submissions
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
- Improve the site based on aggregated, anonymised usage
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. We do not send marketing emails unless you have explicitly subscribed.
3. Cookies
The site uses essential session cookies for site functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. If analytics tools are added in the future, we will disclose them here.
4. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to your enquiry, then archived. Server logs are typically purged within 30 days.
5. Your Rights
You can request that we delete any information you have submitted. To do so, email team@shajidahmed.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request".
6. Third Parties
The site may link to external services (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, partner ventures). Those services have their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for them.
7. Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, the "last updated" date at the top will change too. Continued use of the site after a change indicates acceptance.
8. Contact
For privacy questions, email team@shajidahmed.com.