Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to asifmahamud.com. Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting or interacting with this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, how I protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly at hello@asifmahamud.com.
1. Who I Am
Website: https://asifmahamud.com Owner: Asif Mahamud Business: AI-Driven Digital Marketer & AI SEO Expert Location: Bangladesh (serving clients locally and internationally) Contact Email: contact@asifmahamud.com
2. What Information I Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form, request a consultation, or reach out via WhatsApp or email, I may collect:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your phone number or WhatsApp number (if provided)
- Your company or business name (if provided)
- Your message content and any details you choose to share about your project or business
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit asifmahamud.com, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
- Pages you visit on this website
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring website (how you found this site)
- Time spent on each page
2.3 Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data. Cookies used on this site include:
- Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies — Used to understand how visitors interact with the website (via Google Analytics 4)
- Marketing Cookies — Used to track the effectiveness of any advertising campaigns (via Meta Pixel or Google Ads tag, if applicable)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how this website functions.
3. How I Use Your Information
The information I collect is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries — When you contact me through the contact form or email, I use your information to reply to your message and discuss your project needs.
- To provide my services — If we work together, your contact and project information is used to deliver the digital marketing services you have engaged me for.
- To improve this website — Analytics data helps me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve its content, structure, and performance.
- To send relevant communications — With your consent, I may send you updates, marketing tips, or information about my services. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To comply with legal obligations — In some cases, I may be required to process your data to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
4. Third-Party Services I Use
To operate this website and deliver my services effectively, I use certain trusted third-party tools and platforms. These services may collect or process your data according to their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Website traffic and behaviour analysis | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Ads | Advertising and conversion tracking | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Meta (Facebook) Pixel & CAPI | Advertising and remarketing | https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag and tracking management | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| WordPress | Website platform | https://automattic.com/privacy |
| Formspree / Contact Form Plugin | Contact form submissions | Varies by plugin used |
| WhatsApp Business | Direct client communication | https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy |
I only use reputable, industry-standard services and take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled responsibly.
5. Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
- Comply with any legal or regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Contact form submissions and enquiry emails are generally retained for up to 2 years. Analytics data is retained according to the settings of the respective platform (e.g., Google Analytics 4 default retention period).
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me at [your@email.com].
6. Data Security
I take reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
- SSL (HTTPS) encryption on all pages of this website
- Secure hosting environment with regular backups
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security monitoring and updates
While I take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security, but I am committed to protecting your information to the best of my ability.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws (including GDPR for EU/UK visitors), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access — You can request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.
- Right to Rectification — You can request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure — You can request that I delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Restriction — You can request that I limit how I process your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability — You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object — You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [your@email.com]. I will respond to all requests within 30 days.
8. International Data Transfers
This website is operated from Bangladesh and serves clients globally, including in the European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Middle East, and other regions. If you are accessing this website from outside Bangladesh, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Bangladesh or in the countries where my third-party service providers operate.
By using this website, you consent to such transfers. I take steps to ensure that any international transfers of data are handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately at [your@email.com] and I will take steps to delete it.
10. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or resources. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through links on this site.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, services, or legal requirements. When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this page periodically.
Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact me:
Asif Mahamud
📧 Email: hello@asifmahamud.com
🌐 Website: https://asifmahamud.com
📍 Location: Bangladesh