Privacy Policy for Abdul Mueed
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Website: https://abdulmueed.me
Contact: contact@abdulmueed.me
At Abdul Mueed, your privacy is taken seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, used, and protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable laws.
1. Who am I
I, Abdul Mueed, am the data controller for this website. You can contact me regarding your data at:
Email: contact@abdulmueed.me
Website: https://abdulmueed.me
2. What Personal Data I Collect
I may collect and process the following personal data:
- Identity Data: Your name, business name (if applicable)
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Project Information: Details about your project shared via the contact form or email
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, location (approximate), device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, session duration, interaction with content
3. How and Why I Use Your Data (Legal Bases)
Under the GDPR, I process your data only where I have a lawful basis. These include:
| Purpose | Type of Data | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|
| To respond to your inquiries | Identity, Contact, Project | Legitimate Interest |
| To provide freelance services | Identity, Contact, Project | Contract |
| To analyze website usage | Technical, Usage | Consent (via cookie banner) |
| To run advertising or remarketing (e.g., via Google Ads) | Technical, Usage | Consent |
| To comply with legal obligations | All relevant data | Legal Obligation |
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and Google services (Google Analytics, Google Ads) to track visitor behavior and deliver relevant ads.
- A cookie banner appears on your first visit requesting your explicit consent.
- Cookies won’t be placed unless you accept them.
- You can revoke or change consent at any time via your browser or cookie settings.
Learn more: Google Privacy & Terms.
5. Sharing of Data
Your data is not sold or shared for unrelated marketing purposes.
I may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities, when required by law
All data processors are GDPR-compliant and bound by confidentiality agreements.
6. Data Retention
I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal, contractual, or reporting obligations.
- Inquiry emails: up to 12 months
- Client project data: as needed for tax and business records (up to 6 years)
7. Your GDPR Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access – Know what data I hold about you
- Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Object to Processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact me at contact@abdulmueed.me. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
8. Data Security
I take appropriate security measures (technical and organizational) to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.
9. External Links
This site may link to external websites. I am not responsible for their privacy policies or content.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact
For questions or to exercise your data rights:
Abdul Mueed
Email: contact@abdulmueed.me
Website: https://abdulmueed.me