This Privacy Policy explains how Zahin Mohammad ("I", "me", or "we") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit https://isherezahin.vercel.app (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information you provide
Information collected automatically
I do not sell your personal information, and I do not use it for third-party advertising.
The Site relies on trusted third parties that process data on my behalf, each under their own privacy policies:
I keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above — for example, newsletter emails until you unsubscribe, and account or message data while your account or conversation is active. Aggregated analytics may be kept indefinitely because it does not identify you.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights (for example, under the GDPR). I will honor valid requests to the extent required by law.
I take reasonable technical measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me and I will delete it.
The Site is operated from Bangladesh. If you access it from elsewhere, your information may be processed in countries whose data-protection laws differ from your own.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes are reflected by the "Last updated" date above. Continuing to use the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me at isherezahin@gmail.com.
1. Information I Collect
Information you provide
- Newsletter — if you subscribe, I store your email address (verified with a one-time code) so I can send occasional updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Account sign-in — if you sign in with GitHub or Google, I receive your name, email address, profile picture, and a provider account ID. This lets you comment, sign the guestbook, and chat.
- Comments & discussions — comments are handled through GitHub Discussions and are publicly visible alongside your GitHub profile.
- Messages — if you write through the contact form or live chat, I store the message so I can read and reply.
Information collected automatically
- Usage analytics — I record limited, aggregated data about visits: which pages are viewed, the referring website, a general device type (e.g. mobile or desktop), and a country derived from your IP address. Visits are de-duplicated using a short-lived, hashed identifier. I do not build advertising profiles and I do not sell any data.
- Local storage — small values are stored in your browser, such as your theme preference and an anonymous device identifier used to prevent duplicate "likes".
- Cookies — a secure session cookie is set only when you sign in, to keep you logged in.
2. How I Use Your Information
- To operate the Site and display its content.
- To send newsletter emails you have requested, and to honor unsubscribes.
- To enable comments, the guestbook, likes, and live chat.
- To understand, in aggregate, how the Site is used and to improve it.
- To respond to your messages and inquiries.
- To protect the Site against spam, abuse, and fraud.
I do not sell your personal information, and I do not use it for third-party advertising.
3. Third-Party Services
The Site relies on trusted third parties that process data on my behalf, each under their own privacy policies:
- GitHub and Google — sign-in, and (for GitHub) comments and discussions.
- Cloudinary — image hosting and delivery.
- Google Firebase — live chat and presence.
- MongoDB — database storage.
- An email delivery provider — sending newsletter and verification emails.
- The Site's hosting provider — serving the website.
4. Data Retention
I keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above — for example, newsletter emails until you unsubscribe, and account or message data while your account or conversation is active. Aggregated analytics may be kept indefinitely because it does not identify you.
5. Your Rights & Choices
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting me.
- Access or delete the personal data tied to your account or messages by contacting me at isherezahin@gmail.com.
- Clear local storage and cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights (for example, under the GDPR). I will honor valid requests to the extent required by law.
6. Data Security
I take reasonable technical measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me and I will delete it.
8. International Visitors
The Site is operated from Bangladesh. If you access it from elsewhere, your information may be processed in countries whose data-protection laws differ from your own.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes are reflected by the "Last updated" date above. Continuing to use the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me at isherezahin@gmail.com.