Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ameen Munaf ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit ameenmunaf.com (the "Website"). I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and I comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Ameen Munaf. For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me at ameen.munaf@gmail.com.

3. What Data I Collect

I may collect the following personal data:

• Self-Assessment Data: When you take the OT/ICS Career Self-Assessment, I collect your name, email address, your answers to assessment questions, and any feedback you provide.
• Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address.
• Technical Data: I may collect information about your device, browser type, and how you interact with the Website through cookies and similar technologies.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information (e.g., taking the self-assessment or subscribing to the newsletter).
• Legitimate Interests: To improve my services and understand what content is most valuable to visitors.

5. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal data to:

• Provide you with assessment results and personalized recommendations
• Send you newsletters and updates (only if you've subscribed)
• Understand the needs and interests of my audience to improve content
• Respond to your inquiries or feedback

6. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Assessment data is retained for up to 2 years unless you request deletion earlier. Newsletter subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how I use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at ameen.munaf@gmail.com.

8. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data is stored securely using Supabase with encryption at rest and in transit.

9. Third-Party Services

I use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Vercel: Website hosting (USA, with EU data processing)
• Supabase: Database services (data stored in secure cloud infrastructure)

These services have their own privacy policies and comply with applicable data protection regulations.

10. Cookies

This Website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. I do not use tracking or advertising cookies. For more information, please see my Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact me at ameen.munaf@gmail.com.

If you are not satisfied with how I handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection: ico.org.uk.