Last updated: June 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Zain Ali (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit thezainali.com (the “Website”). By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information I Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address when you fill out the contact form
  • Any messages or project details you submit

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
  • Referring website or search terms used to find the Website
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and project requests
  • Improve the content and performance of this Website
  • Send occasional newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
  • Analyse website traffic through Google Analytics
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

I will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

This Website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies used on this Website include:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the Website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (to understand visitor behaviour)
  • Advertising cookies: Google AdSense (to display relevant ads)
  • Functional cookies: To remember your preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner on this Website. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience.

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

4. Google AdSense and Analytics

This Website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

This Website also uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site. Google Analytics may collect your IP address, but it does not identify you personally. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months to allow me to respond to enquiries. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me.

7. Your Rights (GDPR — EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access — Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
  • Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing — Request that I limit how I use your data
  • Right to data portability — Request your data in a portable format
  • Right to object — Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at: thezainali.dev@gmail.com

8. Your Rights (CCPA — California Visitors)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is collected about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal data (I do not sell personal data)

To make a request, contact: thezainali.dev@gmail.com

9. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact me immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of this Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Zain Ali Email: thezainali.dev@gmail.com Website: thezainali.com