Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the website WasiqKhan.com and explains how personal information may be handled when you browse the website, submit a form, enquire about services, request a quotation, start a project discussion or otherwise communicate with me.

The website is operated as the professional portfolio and service website of Wasiq Khan, providing services including WordPress Development, WooCommerce Development, Shopify Development, Website Maintenance, Speed Optimization and SEO Services.

I aim to collect only information that is reasonably necessary to respond to enquiries, provide services, operate the website, protect the website and maintain business records.

Information I May Collect

The information collected depends on how you interact with the website and the services you request.

How Your Information Is Used

Personal information may be used for legitimate business and website-related purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries and questions.
• Reviewing project requirements.
• Preparing quotations, proposals or project scopes.
• Communicating before, during and after a project.
• Providing website development and related services.
• Providing website support and maintenance.
• Managing client relationships.
• Maintaining reasonable business and project records.
• Improving the website, services and user experience.
• Diagnosing technical issues.
• Protecting the website from spam, abuse and security threats.
• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations where applicable.

Personal information is not intended to be used for unrelated purposes without a reasonable basis or your consent where consent is required.

Contact Forms & Project Enquiries

When you use a contact form on WasiqKhan.com, the information you enter is submitted for the purpose of reviewing and responding to your enquiry.

This may include your name, email address, telephone number, project type, website address and any message or project details that you choose to provide.

Information submitted through a form may be delivered by email and may also be temporarily or permanently stored by the website or supporting website systems depending on the technical configuration being used at the time.

Technical & Log Information

The website hosting environment, security systems and related technical services may automatically record certain information when you visit the website.

Server logs can include IP addresses, browser information, access times, requested pages, referring sources and technical information used for security, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and website administration.

This information is generally used to maintain the website, investigate technical issues and help prevent malicious activity, spam or unauthorized access.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

WasiqKhan.com may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, preferences, performance and analytics where such features are enabled.

Cookies are small files that can be stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies may be essential for website functionality, while others may help understand how visitors use the website.

You can usually manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

The website and business may rely on third-party providers to help operate the website and deliver services. These may include:

• Website hosting providers.
• Email and communication providers.
• Website form systems.
• Security and anti-spam services.
• Backup services.
• Analytics services where enabled.
• Website performance and optimization services.
• Cloud storage or file-sharing services used during projects.
• Payment or invoicing services if required for a client project.

These providers may process limited information where necessary to provide their services. Their own privacy policies and terms may apply to information handled directly by them.

How Information May Be Shared

I do not sell personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary, including:

• With service providers supporting website operation.
• With technical providers required to deliver a client project.
• With professional advisers where reasonably necessary.
• Where required by applicable law, regulation or legal process.
• Where necessary to protect legal rights, security or prevent abuse.
• Where you have specifically requested or authorized the disclosure.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including communication, project delivery, support, business administration, record keeping, dispute resolution and legal obligations.

General enquiries that do not become active projects may be deleted when they are no longer required. Client and project records may be retained for longer where reasonably necessary for ongoing support, historical project reference, accounting or legal purposes.

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

These measures may include website security controls, access restrictions, software updates, secure hosting practices, backups and other reasonable safeguards.

However, no internet transmission, website, email system or digital storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and the law that applies to you, you may have rights relating to your personal information.

These may include the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of information in certain circumstances.
• Request restriction of certain processing.
• Object to certain types of processing.
• Request a copy of information in an appropriate format where applicable.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

To make a privacy-related request, contact contact@wasiqkhan.com . Reasonable verification may be requested before responding to requests involving personal information.

External Links & Third-Party Websites

WasiqKhan.com may contain links to external websites or platforms, including LinkedIn, WhatsApp or websites connected with portfolio projects and external services.

Once you leave WasiqKhan.com, the privacy practices of the external service or website apply. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy

WasiqKhan.com is intended for businesses, professionals and people seeking website-related services. The website is not specifically directed at children.

I do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the website. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact me so the matter can be reviewed.

International Visitors & Data Transfers

WasiqKhan.com can be accessed internationally, and website services, hosting providers, email providers or other technical systems may process information in different countries.

As a result, personal information may be processed outside your own country. Where applicable, reasonable steps should be taken by service providers to protect information in accordance with their contractual and legal obligations.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when website functionality, services, legal requirements or data-handling practices change.

The most current version will be published on this page. The effective date shown at the top of the policy indicates when this version became effective.