Last Updated: May 25, 2025

Website: https://shofiul.com

Owner: Md Shofiul Alam

1. Introduction

At Shofiul.com, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors, subscribers, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website or associated services. We are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws and frameworks.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personal data for the purposes of user experience, communication, analytics, and security.

Personal Information You Provide Directly

When you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Submit a contact form
  • Leave a comment
  • Request a consultation or service

You may provide:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Social media handles
  • Business or personal website
  • Phone number (only if voluntarily submitted)

Automatically Collected Information

We use analytics and tracking tools that may collect:

  • IP address and geolocation
  • Device type and operating system
  • Browser type and language
  • Referring URL
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Interaction behavior (clicks, scrolls, etc.)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies, pixels, and other trackers help us understand usage patterns, remember user preferences, and deliver personalized content or ads. You can control cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your data on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or opt-in to marketing.
  • Contractual Obligation: When processing is required to fulfill a service or request.
  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics, site optimization, and security monitoring.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory or legal requests.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used for:

  • Providing and managing website functionality and content
  • Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional emails (only if you opt-in)
  • Responding to inquiries or feedback
  • Improving website speed, layout, and user experience
  • Monitoring and preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
  • Conducting analytics for performance optimization

We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making without explicit consent.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.

However, we may share your data with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers, such as:
    • Google Analytics
    • Mailchimp or other email marketing platforms
    • Cloud hosting providers
    • Payment processors (if applicable)

All third-party processors are contractually bound to protect your data and operate in compliance with data privacy regulations.

We may also disclose your data:

  • To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement
  • To protect our rights, privacy, or security
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or reorganization of the website

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will fulfill the request unless we are legally obligated to retain it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Under GDPR:

  • Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict or object to data processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal data we collect and why
  • Right to request deletion
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (note: we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hello@shofiul.com

8. Security of Your Information

We implement a combination of physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Routine malware scanning and software updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection, but we take reasonable precautions.

9. External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of other domains. Please review their policies individually.

10. Children’s Privacy

Shofiul.com is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the website indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:

Md Shofiul Alam

📧 Email: hello@shofiul.com

🌐 Website: https://shofiul.com