Privacy Policy

At Usama Zahid ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website or services:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Company Information: Company name, job title, business details
• Project Information: Project requirements, goals, budget, timeline
• Communication Data: Messages sent through contact forms or email

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below)

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our design services
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, send project updates, and provide customer support
• Project Management: To understand requirements and deliver customized solutions
• Marketing: To send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure storage of personal information
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Data backup and recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, such as:

• Email service providers (for newsletters and communications)
• Web hosting providers
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Payment processors

These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your data to perform services on our behalf.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide personalized content

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., theme)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at talk@usamazahid.xyz

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Project Data: Retained for the duration of the project and up to 7 years for legal and tax purposes
• Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Website Analytics: Anonymized after 26 months

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails about design insights, tips, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email
• Contacting us directly at talk@usamazahid.xyz

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, portfolio sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within 30 days.