1. Introduction

Welcome to Shady Gaber's portfolio website ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

When you use our contact form or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and messages
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve functionality
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations
• User Preferences: To remember your theme and cookie preferences

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., cookie acceptance)
• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and improvement
• Contractual Necessity: To respond to your inquiries
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics) that help us operate our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets

All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at shadygaber.dev@gmail.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 2 years, after which they are securely deleted.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR standards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: