Privacy Policy

01 — Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Abdul Barr ("I", "me", or "my") handles information when you visit abdulbarr.in (the "Site"). I take your privacy seriously and collect minimal data. This site is a personal portfolio — not a commercial product — so the data involved is limited.

02 — Information I Collect

• —Contact Form Data: When you submit the contact form, I receive your name, email address, and message. This is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
• —Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to updates, your email address is stored to send blog and project notifications. You can unsubscribe anytime.
• —Review / Testimonials: If you leave a review, the content and any name you provide may be displayed publicly on the site.
• —Usage Data: I may use basic analytics (e.g., Vercel Analytics) to understand page visits, device type, and region. No personally identifiable information is tied to this data.

03 — How I Use Your Information

• —To respond to your messages or inquiries
• —To send project and blog updates (newsletter only)
• —To display public reviews on the site (with your consent)
• —To improve site performance and user experience

04 — Cookies & Tracking

This site may use minimal cookies for functional purposes (e.g., session handling). I do not use advertising cookies, cross-site trackers, or sell your data to third parties. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

05 — Third-Party Services

• —Vercel: Hosting and deployment. May log request metadata.
• —Google Drive: Resume file is hosted on Google Drive for download.
• —Formspree / Contact Backend: Handles contact form submissions securely.
• —Cal.com / Appointment Booking: If you book an appointment, Cal.com's own privacy policy applies.
• —Resend: Used to send transactional and newsletter emails.

06 — Data Retention

Contact and newsletter data is retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe. Unverified newsletter entries may be automatically removed after a limited time. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing at hello@abdulbarr.in.

07 — Your Rights

• —Request access to data I hold about you
• —Request correction or deletion of your data
• —Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
• —Withdraw consent for public reviews

08 — Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

09 — Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, reach out at hello@abdulbarr.in.