Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 07/06/2025

This Privacy Notice explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website (the “sami-halwani.com”). By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described below.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal data through forms, email links, or scheduling tools. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Other details you choose to provide in a message

This information is only used to respond to inquiries, assess potential collaboration, or manage scheduling.

b. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

The Site may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar platforms) to collect anonymous usage data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Referring URLs

This information is used solely to understand traffic patterns and improve website functionality.

2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve user experience and site performance. This site may use:

• Essential Cookies – Necessary for site functionality.
• Performance Cookies – Used to analyze how visitors interact with the site.
• Third-Party Cookies – Set by services such as Google Analytics or embedded tools (e.g., Calendly, GitHub embeds).

You can disable cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Any information collected may be used for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or requests
• To schedule meetings or interviews
• To analyze traffic and improve website performance
• To secure the site from spam, abuse, or technical threats

I do not sell, rent, or lease your information to any third parties. I do not use your information for unsolicited marketing.

4. Third-Party Services

The Site may include links or embeds from third-party platforms (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn, Calendly). These services have their own privacy policies. I encourage you to review those policies before submitting any personal data via those tools.

5. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system can be 100% secure, and you use the site at your own risk.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request corrections or deletion of your data
• Opt out of non-essential data tracking
• Withdraw consent at any time (if applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly via email.

7. Changes to This Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated periodically. The effective date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after any updates signifies acceptance of those changes.

8. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or your data, please contact:

Sami Halwani
Email: sami.halwani1@gmail.com