Trust & Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 11, 2025  |  Last Updated: April 11, 2025

At Hamid Kodez (hamidkodez.com), your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you have questions, contact us at contact@hamidkodez.com.

1. Who We Are

Syed Hamid Ali Shah (trading as Hamid Kodez) is the data controller for hamidkodez.com — a freelance web development portfolio and technical blog based in Karachi, Pakistan.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

  • Information you provide directly – When you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your message.
  • Information collected automatically – When you visit the site, we automatically collect IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages via server log files and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide requested services.
  • To improve and optimise the website experience.
  • To analyse traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics (only after cookie consent).
  • To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
  • To protect the site against spam and abuse via Google reCAPTCHA.
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – Where you have given us clear consent, such as accepting cookies.
  • Legitimate Interests – For analytics and site improvement, where our interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal Obligation – Where we must process data to comply with applicable law.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

5. Log Files

Like all web servers, hamidkodez.com automatically records log files on each visit. These logs include IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring and exit pages, and click counts. Log data is not linked to any personally identifiable information and is used solely for analysing trends and administering the site.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. For full details on what cookies we set and how to control them, please read our Cookie Policy. You can manage your preferences at any time using the consent banner shown on your first visit.

7. Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookies

This site displays advertisements via Google AdSense. Google uses DART cookies to serve ads based on your visits to hamidkodez.com and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising at any time:

8. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. It collects anonymised data such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. Analytics scripts are only loaded after you grant cookie consent. Google's data practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policy:

This Privacy Policy applies only to hamidkodez.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any linked third-party websites.

10. Your GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing – Request that we limit how we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability – Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
  • Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw cookie consent at any time via the consent banner.

To exercise any of these rights, email contact@hamidkodez.com. We will respond within 30 days.

11. CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we have collected and why.
  • Request deletion of their personal data.
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.

We do not sell personal data. To exercise your rights, email contact@hamidkodez.com.

12. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us immediately at contact@hamidkodez.com and we will delete it promptly.

13. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption and HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we take every reasonable precaution.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

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