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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Muhammad Haris — Personal Portfolio Website

This privacy policy explains how Muhammad Haris ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit my portfolio website.

What Information I Collect

Contact Form Submissions

When you use the contact form on this site, I collect the information you provide: your name, email address, and message. This data is submitted through Formspree, a third-party form handling service. I use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Analytics Data

With your consent, this site uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, browser, and approximate geographic location. This helps me understand how visitors interact with my site and improve it over time. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data.

Server Logs

This site is hosted on Vercel, which may automatically collect standard server log information including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is managed by Vercel according to their privacy policy.

How I Use Your Information

  • To respond to messages submitted through the contact form
  • To understand site traffic and usage patterns (via analytics)
  • To maintain and improve the website

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services that may process your data:

Cookies and Tracking

This site uses cookies only for Google Analytics. When you first visit, a cookie consent banner will ask for your permission. If you accept, Google Analytics cookies will be enabled. If you decline, no analytics cookies will be set and no browsing data will be collected by Google Analytics.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics — maintains session state 2 years
cookie-consent Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage) Persistent

Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: retained in my email until I delete them or respond to your inquiry. Formspree retains submissions according to their data retention policy.
  • Analytics data: retained by Google Analytics for 14 months, then automatically deleted.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at harismuhammad455@gmail.com.

Canadian Privacy Law (PIPEDA)

As a resident of Alberta, Canada, I am subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). I am committed to handling your personal information in accordance with these laws. You have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your information has been mishandled.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.

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 "Last updated" date.

Contact

Muhammad Haris
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Email: harismuhammad455@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (780) 782-3795

This privacy policy is provided as a reasonable template for a personal portfolio website. Consult with a legal professional for compliance with your specific jurisdiction and requirements.