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Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. This policy explains how Jawad Iftikhar Studio collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit this website. I am committed to transparency and compliance with GDPR and CCPA.
I operate the website jawadiftikhar.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you disagree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information I Collect
Personal Information you provide: When you fill out the contact form, I collect:
- Name – to address you personally.
- Email address – to respond to your enquiry.
- Company (optional) – for context.
- Project details or message – to understand your needs.
Automatically collected data (Usage Data): I may collect:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL
- Device information (OS, screen resolution)
Cookies & Tracking: I use cookies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic. You can manage preferences in your browser. See Section 6 for details.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use your data for the following legitimate purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide the services you request.
- To improve the Site’s content, usability, and performance.
- To send occasional updates or promotional materials only with your explicit consent.
- To analyse usage trends and monitor the Site’s health.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
I will not use your information for incompatible purposes without notifying you first.
3. Sharing of Information
I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. I may share data only in these limited cases:
- Service Providers: I engage trusted third‑parties (e.g., email delivery, analytics) that process data on my behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to a valid legal request (court order, government investigation).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred, with prior notice.
4. Data Security
I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data:
- All data transmitted via HTTPS with strong encryption.
- Regular security audits and updates.
- Access restricted to authorised personnel on a need‑to‑know basis.
However, no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your data, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the data I hold about you.
- Rectification: Ask me to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to exceptions).
- Restriction: Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me. I will respond within 30 days.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
I use cookies to improve functionality and gather analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can control them via your browser settings. The Site uses:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality (session management).
- Analytics Cookies: Help me understand visitor behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (language, theme).
You may refuse all cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, some parts of the Site may not work correctly.
7. Third‑Party Services
The Site links to or integrates with third‑party services, including:
- Google Translate – for language selection; data may be processed by Google.
- Google Analytics – for traffic analysis; Google’s privacy policy applies.
- GitHub, Figma, LinkedIn, WhatsApp – social/professional links; each service has its own privacy policy.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their policies before using them.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with data, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be announced via a banner on the Site or by email (if you have provided one).
I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact me:
Jawad Iftikhar
Email: hello@jawadiftikhar.com
Phone: +92 307 6987496
Address: Islamabad, Pakistan
I will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.