Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Welcome to my portfolio website. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how I collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains my practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information I Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use the contact form on this website, you voluntarily provide:

Name: To address you personally in my response
Email Address: To respond to your inquiry
Phone Number: For alternative communication (optional)
Subject: To understand the nature of your inquiry
Message: The content of your communication

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, I may automatically collect:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, referring website
IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected for the following purposes:

2.1 Contact Form Submissions

To respond to your inquiries and requests
To communicate with you about potential projects
To provide customer support
To maintain records of our correspondence

2.2 Website Analytics

To understand how visitors use the website
To improve website functionality and user experience
To analyze traffic patterns and trends
To optimize content and performance

2.3 Security & Compliance

To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations
To enforce terms of service
To protect my rights and property

3. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

3.1 Formspree

Contact form submissions are processed through Formspree. When you submit the form, your information is sent to Formspree and then forwarded to my email. Formspree's privacy policy applies to data they collect. Review their policy at: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy

3.2 Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

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

3.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

External resources (fonts, icons, libraries) are loaded from CDNs including:

Google Fonts (fonts.google.com)
jsDelivr (jsdelivr.com)
unpkg (unpkg.com)

These services may collect usage information as per their privacy policies.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

4.2 Cookies I Use

Theme Preference: Stores your dark/light mode preference
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracking (anonymous)

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality (e.g., theme preference won't persist).

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 How I Protect Your Data

HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted using SSL/TLS
Secure Headers: CSP, HSTS, and other security headers implemented
Access Control: Only I have access to form submissions
Regular Updates: Dependencies and security patches kept current

5.2 Data Retention

Contact Form Data: Stored indefinitely in my email for business records
Analytics Data: Google Analytics retention: 26 months (default)
Cookie Data: Theme preference: Indefinite (stored locally on your device)

5.3 Data Location

Your data may be stored and processed in:

United States (Formspree, Google Analytics, Netlify hosting)
Other countries where service providers operate

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

6.2 Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

6.3 Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

6.4 Right to Object

You can object to processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.

6.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.6 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at: creaiveghalib@gmail.com

I will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I learn that I have collected information from a child under 13, I will delete it immediately.

8. International Visitors

This website is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

8.1 GDPR Compliance (European Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). I am committed to GDPR compliance and the rights outlined in Section 6 apply to you.

8.2 CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to delete your information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. When I make changes:

I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Significant changes will be highlighted on the homepage
Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me:

Email: creaiveghalib@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mesbahghalib
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

11. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You provide explicit consent when submitting the contact form
Legitimate Interest: Website analytics to improve user experience
Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

12. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, I will:

Notify affected individuals within 72 hours
Describe the nature of the breach
Explain the potential consequences
Detail the measures taken to address the breach
Provide recommendations to protect your information

13. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to external websites (social media profiles, project demos, articles). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Consent

By using this website and submitting the contact form, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Questions? Feel free to reach out at creaiveghalib@gmail.com

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