Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 November 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Shayan Anique Akhtar (“we”, “our”, “us”) operating shayananique.com (the “Site”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data, and the choices you have with respect to that data. This Policy is written to comply with international privacy standards including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable EU/UK guidance, Google AdSense policies, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity requirements.
1. Controller / Contact Details Link to heading
Data Controller:
Shayan Anique Akhtar
Website: shayananique.com
Email: info@shayananique.com
2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR) Link to heading
When we process personal data of individuals in the EU/EEA/UK, we rely on one or more of these legal bases:
- Consent — e.g., cookie consent for analytics, ads, session recording.
- Performance of a contract — where processing is necessary for delivering services.
- Legitimate interests — e.g., security, fraud prevention, improving site performance.
- Legal obligation — where required by law.
3. Information We Collect Link to heading
A. Information You Provide Link to heading
- Name, email address, message content.
- When applicable: billing, transaction, or support details.
B. Automatically Collected Information Link to heading
- IP address, device type, browser details, OS, referring pages, timestamps.
- Collected via cookies, local storage, analytics scripts, and security tools.
C. Third-Party Collected Data Link to heading
- Analytics and advertising partners (Google Analytics, AdSense, Microsoft Clarity).
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies Link to heading
We use cookies for:
- Essential website operations
- User preferences
- Analytics (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
- Advertising and personalization (Google AdSense)
EU/EEA/UK visitors are asked for explicit consent before enabling analytics or advertising cookies.
5. Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity Link to heading
Google Analytics Link to heading
Used to understand how users interact with the website.
Where required by law, Google Analytics is only loaded after consent.
We may use:
- IP anonymization
- Restricted data sharing
- Limited retention windows
Microsoft Clarity Link to heading
Used for heatmaps, session insights, and behavioral analytics.
Only loads after user consent in applicable countries.
Data collected may include:
- Interaction behavior
- Clicks, scroll depth
- Device information
6. Third-Party Services & Advertising (Google AdSense) Link to heading
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors may:
- Use cookies and identifiers
- Deliver personalized or non-personalized ads
- Measure ad performance
Users may opt out of personalized advertising at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
7. International Data Transfers Link to heading
Your data may be transferred internationally (e.g., Google, Microsoft, hosting providers).
Where required, transfers rely on:
- Adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Appropriate safeguards
Copies of relevant safeguards are available on request.
8. Data Retention Link to heading
We retain personal data only as long as necessary.
Retention Schedule Link to heading
| Category | Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact form messages | Communication | Contract / Legitimate interest | 2 years |
| Marketing email list | Marketing | Consent | Until opt-out |
| Analytics data | Website improvement | Consent | Vendor-configured (typically 14–50 months) |
| Clarity recordings | UX analysis | Consent | 90 days (recommended) |
| System logs | Security | Legitimate interest | 6 months–2 years |
| Billing records | Tax compliance | Legal obligation | 7 years |
9. Your Rights (EU/EEA/UK) Link to heading
You may request:
- Access
- Rectification
- Deletion
- Restriction
- Objection
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
Request via: info@shayananique.com
10. Security Measures Link to heading
We use:
- HTTPS/SSL
- Access controls
- Encryption where applicable
- Monitoring and auditing
No system is 100% secure.
11. Children’s Privacy Link to heading
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you believe a child provided data, contact us for removal.
12. Updates to This Policy Link to heading
We may update this Policy periodically.
The “Last Updated” date reflects the latest revision.
GDPR International Transfer Mechanisms (SCC Guidance) Link to heading
When transferring EU/EEA/UK data outside the region, we use:
- Adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Additional security measures if needed
You may request copies via: info@shayananique.com
DPA Checklist for Google Analytics, AdSense & Microsoft Clarity Link to heading
Google Link to heading
- Accept Google’s Data Processing Terms
- Use IP anonymization where applicable
- Configure limited retention
- Use Consent Mode v2 for EU traffic
Microsoft Clarity Link to heading
- Accept Microsoft’s data processing terms
- Limit retention (e.g., 90 days)
- Only load after user consent
Cookie Consent Record Template Link to heading
Fields to store:
- Timestamp
- Country/region
- Consent categories selected
- Consent version
- Revocation timestamp
Example CSV row:
1,,2025-11-20T15:00:00Z,DE,"analytics,ads",v2.1,
Cookie List Example Link to heading
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | User distinction | HTTP | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | User identifier | HTTP | 1 year |
| __gads | AdSense | Advertising | HTTP | 90 days |
Audit Response Template Link to heading
You may request our Data Processing Agreement (DPA), SCCs, cookie records or security measures documentation by emailing info@shayananique.com with “Privacy Documentation Request” in the subject.
Contact Us Link to heading
Email: info@shayananique.com
Website: shayananique.com