Privacy Policy  

Effective date: 10 August 2025

Welcome to waqas Design Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have about your information when you use our website and services. By using waqasdesign.com you agree to the terms described below.

1. Information we collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and protect our services:

A. Information you provide directly

• Contact form entries (name, email, message).
• Email subscriptions or newsletter sign-ups.
• Comments or content you submit on the site.
• Payments details if transactional features are later added (we recommend using trusted third-party payment providers).

B. Information collected automatically

• Device and browser information (device type, operating system, browser type and settings).
• Log information (IP address, pages visited, referral URL, timestamps).
• Usage data (pages viewed, interactions, session duration).
• Cookies, local storage, and similar technologies.

C. Third-party data

• Data from third-party services and partners (e.g., social login providers or analytics/ad networks) as permitted by you or their policies.

2. How we use information

We use information for purposes including:

• To provide and maintain the website and its features.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To personalize and improve your experience (content recommendations, saving preferences).
• To analyze site traffic, measure performance, and improve services.
• To show relevant advertising through third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense).
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
• To meet legal and regulatory obligations.

We will ask for your consent before using your information for purposes not described in this policy.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

waqasdesign.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Analyze site usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Serve relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense and other advertising partners).

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Note that blocking cookies may limit certain features of the site. To manage Google ad personalization, visit Google’s Ad Settings (for users): ad settings

4. Third parties and advertising

We use third-party services (such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics) that may collect data about your activity on our site. These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal information to advertisers; however, third parties may use tracking technologies to deliver ads and measure ad performance.

5. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Certain usage and log data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form indefinitely for analytics and reporting.

6. Your rights and choices

Depending on your jurisdiction you may have rights including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a standard format.
• Objection or restriction: Object to or request limits on certain processing.
  To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. We may ask for verification to protect your privacy and security.

7. Exporting, removing, and deleting information

If you want to export or delete content associated with your account (when applicable), follow the relevant tools or contact us for assistance. For data held by Google or other third-party services, please use their provided tools (e.g., Google Account → My Activity, Takeout, Ad Settings).

8. Children’s privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and not for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Security of data

Your information may be processed and stored in locations outside your country. When transferring data, we implement appropriate safeguards required by law to protect your data.

11. Legal disclosures & third-party requests

We may disclose personal information when required by law (court orders, legal process), to protect rights and safety, or to enforce our Terms of Service.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised policy on this page with the updated effective date. Significant changes will be highlighted or directly communicated if required by law.

13. Additional resources

• Manage Google ad personalization: Ads Setting
• Google Analytics & Ads policies: see Google’s documentation for details.
  (Links are provided for convenience third-party policies govern their services.)

14. Contact us

If you have questions, requests, or privacy concerns, please contact:

Waqas Design
Email: waservices04@gmail.com

Website: Waqas Design