Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to maateen.me and its associated subdomains (collectively referred to as “my websites”). I, the sole owner of maateen.me, value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit any of my websites.

Scope

This policy applies to maateen.me and all its subdomains. My websites are hosted on CloudFlare Pages, and I use CloudFlare Web Analytics and Disqus for comments and discussions.

Information I Collect

I collect standard log file information when you visit my websites, including:

IP addresses
Browser type
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Date and time of visit
Referring/exit pages
Number of clicks

This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movement, and gathering demographic information.

CloudFlare Web Analytics

I use CloudFlare Web Analytics to gather information about website traffic and usage. CloudFlare Web Analytics collects anonymized data and does not identify individual users. For more information about CloudFlare’s privacy practices, please visit their Privacy Policy.

Disqus

I use Disqus for comments and discussions on my websites. When you engage with the Disqus platform, you are subject to their privacy policy and terms of service. Disqus may collect personal information when you create an account or post comments. For more information, please review the Disqus Privacy Policy.

Use of Cookies

My websites, CloudFlare, Disqus, and third-party advertisers may use cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons for functionality, advertising purposes, and to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of my websites.

Third-Party Advertising

I may work with third-party advertisers who may use their own technologies to collect information and measure the effectiveness of their campaigns. Please consult their respective privacy policies for more information.

I am committed to ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Under GDPR, I act as the Data Controller for the personal information I collect and process.

Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing of your data.
Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is in my legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights.
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

As a data subject in the EEA, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask me to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask me to restrict the processing of your data in certain cases.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to my processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where I rely on consent to process your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Data Transfers Outside the EEA

I may transfer your personal data to countries outside the EEA. When I do so, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Data Retention

I will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce my policies.

Children’s Privacy

My websites do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided such information on my websites, please contact me immediately, and I will do my best to promptly remove such information from my records.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns about my Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact me at.

By using my websites, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

This privacy policy was last updated on February 26, 2025.