Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 11, 2026

Tahsin Ahmed ("I", "me", or "my") operates the website www.tahsinahmed.com. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my Website.

By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, I am the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions regarding this policy or my data practices, you may contact me via the information provided on my Contact page.

2. Information I Collect

I collect two types of information about visitors to the Website:

a. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

I collect personal information that you choose to share with me directly. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message when you fill out contact forms, respond to surveys, or send me an email. I use this information solely to respond to your inquiries, provide requested information, and improve my services.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Website, I automatically collect certain non-personal data through cookies and analytics tools. This includes:

Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Operating system and device type
Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
General geographic location (country/city level)

This data is collected via Google Analytics and is used exclusively for statistical analysis to understand user behavior, improve content, and enhance the overall user experience. This information does not directly identify you.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), my legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the type of data:

Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to respond to your inquiries or provide requested services.
Legitimate Interests: Processing analytics data to improve Website functionality and security, which does not override your fundamental rights.
Consent: Where required, I will obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Website uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. I use the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for basic Website functionality (e.g., page navigation).
Analytics Cookies: Provided by Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics.

You may control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

For more information on how Google uses data collected via Google Analytics, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

The Website may include links to external platforms such as GitHub, ORCID, LinkedIn, research repositories, and academic journals. These third-party services operate independently and are not governed by this Privacy Policy. I have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, security, or privacy practices of these external websites. I encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. How I Use Your Information

I use your information for the following legitimate purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To analyze Website traffic and user engagement to optimize content.
To maintain the security, integrity, and performance of the Website.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce my Terms and Conditions.

I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

7. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Specifically:

Analytics data is retained for a period of 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics' default retention settings.
Correspondence data (emails, contact form submissions) is retained until you request its deletion or as long as I deem it valuable for ongoing professional communication.

Upon your request, I will securely delete or anonymize your personal data, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain records.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

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

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data where no legal obligation to retain it exists.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that I limit processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details provided on my Contact page. I will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include secure hosting environments, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and restricted access controls. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided me with personal data without parental consent, please contact me, and I will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top. Your continued use of the Website following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. I encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how I protect your data.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please reach out through the contact form on my Contact page.