Last updated: [August 9, 2025]
Welcome! Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit [Hamed.Media].
1. Information I Collect
- Personal Data You Provide: When you subscribe to my newsletter, contact me, or fill out forms, I collect information like your name and email address.
- Automatically Collected Data: I use Matomo Analytics to gather anonymous data about how visitors use the Site (such as pages visited, time spent, browser type). This data does not personally identify you.
- Cookies: The Site uses minimal cookies to enhance your experience and track analytics via Matomo. No third-party advertising cookies are used.
2. How I Use Your Information
- To send you newsletters and updates if you’ve subscribed.
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To analyze site traffic and improve the Site’s content and functionality.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. How I Protect Your Information
- Your data is stored securely and never sold or shared with unauthorized third parties.
- I use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your data.
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to delete your personal data.
- The right to restrict or object to processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact me at [me@hamed.media].
5. Cookies and Tracking
Matomo Analytics is used for site analytics, configured for privacy-first tracking without storing personal identifiers. You can opt-out of Matomo tracking here (if it doesn’t appear at first, wait a few seconds):
6. Third-Party Services
- I do not use third-party advertising or marketing services.
- If any third-party services are used (e.g., hosting providers), they are chosen carefully with privacy in mind.
7. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted here with the updated date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
[Hamed Derakhshani]
Email: [me@hamed.media]