Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to saifullahshams.com (the “Website”), operated by Saifullah Shams, an independent web developer and consultant. I am committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website or use my services.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you book a consultation or contact me, I may collect:

  • Full name and email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Billing and payment information (processed securely via Stripe and PayPal)
  • Appointment preferences and scheduling details
  • Any additional information you voluntarily share during consultations

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this Website, certain data is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website URLs
  • Device type and operating system

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

  • Schedule and manage consultation appointments via Zoom, Google Meet, and Google Calendar
  • Process payments securely through Stripe and PayPal
  • Send booking confirmations, reminders, and follow-up communications
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Improve the Website and service offerings
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

I use the following trusted third-party platforms to deliver services. Each has its own privacy policy governing your data:

  • Zoom (video consultations) – zoom.us/privacy
  • Google Meet & Google Calendar (scheduling) – policies.google.com/privacy
  • Stripe (payment processing) – stripe.com/privacy
  • PayPal (payment processing) – paypal.com/privacy

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

5. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Payment records may be retained for accounting and compliance purposes as required.

6. Data Security

I implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) on this Website and use of PCI-DSS-compliant payment processors (Stripe and PayPal). However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at: me@saifullahshams.com

8. Cookies

This Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some functionality may be affected.

9. Children’s Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe such information has been inadvertently collected, please contact me immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

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

Saifullah Shams

Email: me@saifullahshams.com