Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Fill out our contact form
  • Send us an email
  • Request academic information or CV
  • Engage with our content or projects

This may include your name, email address, organization, message content, and any other information you choose to provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Provide academic information and CV upon request
  • Facilitate research collaboration and networking
  • Improve our website and content
  • Communicate about academic and professional opportunities

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Information may only be shared in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • For legitimate academic collaboration purposes
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights or the safety of others

4. Email Communication (EmailJS)

Our contact form uses EmailJS to process and send messages. EmailJS processes your contact information solely to deliver your message to us. Please review EmailJS's privacy policy for information about their data handling practices.

5. Website Analytics and Cookies

This website may use:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics tools to understand website usage patterns
  • Performance monitoring for technical optimization

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. Any analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may integrate with third-party services including:

  • EmailJS for contact form processing
  • GitHub for code repository hosting
  • Vercel for website hosting
  • LinkedIn for professional networking

These services have their own privacy policies which govern how they handle your data.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Academic and Research Context

As an academic portfolio website, information may be used to facilitate legitimate educational and research activities, including but not limited to academic collaboration, conference participation, and professional networking within the scientific community.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate academic archival purposes.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to processing of your personal information
  • Request data portability where applicable

11. International Data Transfers

Given the international nature of academic collaboration, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: Shahjalal2313@gmail.com
  • Website: https://shahjalal-shanto.com
  • Contact Form: Available on our website

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to protecting your personal information while facilitating academic and professional collaboration.