Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Omar M. Etman ("I", "me", or "my") operates the omarmetman.com website (the "Service"). This page informs you of my policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use my Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

2. Information Collection and Use

I only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the Service Request Form on my website. This may include:

• Your name
• Contact information (email address, phone number, Telegram username)
• Project details and requirements
• Any files or links you choose to provide

3. How Information is Used

The information I collect is used for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you about your service request
• To provide and maintain the Service
• To notify you about changes to the Service
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that I can improve the Service
• To monitor the usage of the Service
• To detect, prevent and address technical issues

4. Data Storage and Security

I do not store any of your personal information on my website servers. All data submitted through the Service Request Form is:

• Sent directly to my secure Telegram bot
• Stored only within the Telegram platform for communication purposes
• Not shared with any third parties unless explicitly required to fulfill your service request

The security of your data is important to me but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Service Request Process and Data Handling

When you submit a service request through my website, the following process applies to your data:

• Your request is reviewed within 24-48 hours of submission
• Project details are stored securely for the duration of our working relationship
• After project completion, basic contact information is retained for warranty and support purposes
• You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me through Telegram
• A separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) can be signed upon request for sensitive projects

6. My Personal Projects and Portfolio Usage

As a software developer, I showcase various personal projects on my website. These projects may include:

• Custom analytics tools I've developed
• User interaction tracking systems
• Performance monitoring dashboards
• Security testing environments

These projects are part of my portfolio and demonstrate my technical capabilities. When you interact with these projects, they may collect data as described in Section 7 of this policy.

7. Data Collection Through My Personal Projects

For service improvement and analytics purposes, I utilize custom-developed tracking systems in certain areas of my website. These systems are part of my personal projects portfolio and are used exclusively for:

• Analyzing website traffic patterns and user behavior
• Understanding how visitors interact with my services and projects
• Improving user experience and service quality
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities
• Measuring the effectiveness of my services and content

The data collected through these systems includes technical information about your device and how you interact with my website. This data is anonymized where possible and is used solely for the purposes stated above.

8. Technical Data Collection Details

My personal projects may collect the following technical information:

9. How I Use Collected Technical Data

The technical data collected through my projects is used to:

• Optimize website performance
• Identify compatibility issues
• Understand user preferences
• Improve service offerings
• Enhance security measures
• Create analytics reports
• Test new features
• Monitor website reliability

10. Data Retention and Anonymization

Technical data collected through my personal projects is:

• Anonymized within 24 hours of collection
• Aggregated for statistical analysis
• Retained for a maximum of 90 days
• Securely encrypted during transmission
• Never sold or shared with third parties
• Used only for outlined purposes

11. Your Control Over Technical Data Collection

You have control over the technical data collection:

• Browser privacy settings
• Browser extensions to limit fingerprinting
• Private/Incognito browsing modes
• Disable JavaScript (limits functionality)
• VPN services to mask information

Note that limiting data collection may affect your experience on my website and the functionality of some services.

12. Project Demonstrations and Interactive Features

Some of my portfolio projects include interactive demonstrations that may collect additional data:

• Code playgrounds that track execution patterns
• AI-powered features that process input data
• Interactive games and simulations
• Real-time data visualization tools

When using these interactive features, the data you provide (such as code snippets, text inputs, or interaction patterns) is temporarily processed to demonstrate functionality. This data is not stored permanently unless you explicitly submit it through a contact or service request form.

13. Communication Through Telegram Bot

All primary communication regarding service requests is handled through my Telegram bot (@omaretmanBOT). When you interact with this bot:

• Messages are encrypted between you and Telegram's servers
• Chat history is stored on Telegram's platform according to their privacy policy
• I may export conversation history for project documentation purposes
• You can delete your conversation with the bot at any time
• I do not access your Telegram contacts or other conversations

Please review Telegram's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your data.

14. Data Sharing for Project Delivery

To deliver the services you request, I may need to share your information with:

• Hosting providers (Vercel, Netlify, etc.) for deploying your projects
• Database providers if your project requires data storage
• Third-party APIs and services integrated into your project
• Collaborators or subcontractors (only with your explicit permission)

I will always inform you before sharing your data with any third party and obtain your consent when required. Any third-party services used in your project will be subject to their own privacy policies.

15. Payment Information

For paid services, payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors. I do not collect or store your payment information (credit card numbers, bank details, etc.) on my servers. Payment processors are compliant with PCI-DSS standards and handle your payment data securely. Please review their privacy policies for information on how they handle your data.

16. Project-Specific Data Collection

When I develop custom software for you, the project itself may collect data from your users. I will advise you on privacy best practices for your specific project, including:

• Drafting privacy policies for your application
• Implementing data collection consent mechanisms
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Secure data storage recommendations

However, you are ultimately responsible for the privacy practices of the software I develop for you.

17. Beta Testing and Feedback

From time to time, I may invite users to test new features or projects. If you participate in beta testing:

• Your usage data may be more extensively tracked
• Feedback and bug reports will be used to improve the service
• You can opt out of beta testing at any time
• Beta testers may receive early access to new features

18. Cookies and Local Storage

My website and projects may use cookies and local storage for:

• Remembering your preferences
• Maintaining session state in interactive projects
• Analytics (as described in Section 8)
• Not displaying the same notification multiple times

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some interactive projects.

19. Email Communications

If you provide your email address:

• I will only use it to respond to your inquiries or provide project updates
• I will not add you to marketing newsletters without your explicit consent
• You can request removal of your email from my records at any time
• Project-related emails are retained for the duration of our working relationship

20. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), my legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and the context:

• Performance of a contract: When you request a service
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws
• Legitimate interests: To improve my services and website
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information

21. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Delete your data
• Right to restrict processing: Limit how I use your data
• Right to data portability: Transfer your data to another service
• Right to object: Object to how I process your data

To exercise these rights, please contact me through my Telegram bot: @omaretmanBOT.

22. Service Providers

I may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate my Service ("Service Providers"), to provide the Service on my behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist me in analyzing how my Service is used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on my behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

23. Links to Other Sites

My Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by me. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. I strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

24. Children's Privacy

My Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, I take steps to remove that information from my servers.

25. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update my Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

26. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me through my Telegram bot: @omaretmanBOT.