Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 31, 2025

Contact Email: hello@tariqsp.com

Privacy Settings

As a website owner, I understand the importance of complying with national and international privacy laws.

This privacy policy outlines how data is collected, used, and protected on tariqsp.com.

It is my responsibility to ensure this information remains accurate and up-to-date.

I recommend reviewing this page periodically, especially after installing new plugins or making structural updates to the website.

Who We Are

This blog is operated by Tarriq Salaam, a blogger and marketing consultant based in Bangalore.

Website URL: https://tariqsp.com

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach out via email: hello@tariqsp.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

Depending on your interaction with the website, we may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name and Email Address: Collected via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
  • Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, device type, and referral source are collected to improve user experience.
  • Cookies: Used to store preferences and track user behavior (see more in the “Cookies” section).
  • Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the IP address, and the browser user agent string to help spam detection.
  • Analytics Data: Collected via third-party services to understand site traffic and performance.

All data collected is used to improve website content, provide better services, and, where applicable, send relevant updates (only if consent is given).

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, WordPress collects the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to aid in spam detection.

An anonymized string (also called a hash) may be created from your email address and provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.

Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included.

Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.

Contact Forms

If you use the contact form on the site, your name, email, and message are collected solely for communication purposes.

These submissions are retained for up to 6 months for customer service, but are never used for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

Email Communications

When you subscribe to receive updates, newsletters, or any other form of email communication from tariqsp.com, we collect your name and email address via opt-in forms.

These emails may include:

  • Blog updates or new post notifications
  • Digital marketing tips and tutorials
  • Product or service promotions
  • Affiliate recommendations
  • Special offers or announcements

We use your email address solely for communication purposes and do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing.

Third-Party Email Provider

We currently use a third-party email marketing service (e.g., MailerLite, ConvertKit, or similar) to manage our subscriber list and send emails.

These providers are GDPR-compliant and have their own privacy policies.

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email you receive from us.

Cookies

This site uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand user behavior via analytics
  • Support social media sharing features

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.

Analytics

This site uses third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand site performance and user behavior. This may include anonymized IP addresses and browsing patterns.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, email marketing (e.g., Google, MailerLite)
  • Legal Requirements: If required to comply with law enforcement or protect our rights.

These third-party providers are bound by their own privacy policies and relevant data protection laws.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Contact form submissions: 6 months
  • Analytics records: 12 months
  • Comments and metadata: Indefinitely (unless explicitly requested for deletion)

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you’ve left comments or submitted a contact form, you may request:

  • A copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • That we erase any personal data we hold about you

This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To request data access or deletion, please email hello@tariqsp.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Data may be transferred outside the European Union (EU), including to servers hosted in the U.S. or other countries.

Any such transfers are done in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, using measures such as:

  • Secure hosting environments
  • SSL encryption
  • Privacy Shield-compliant third-party services (where applicable)

Contact Information

If you have privacy-specific concerns or requests, please contact:

Tarriq Salaam

📧 hello@tariqsp.com

Additional Information

How We Protect Your Data

  • SSL encryption (https)
  • Limited access to data storage systems
  • Periodic security reviews and plugin updates

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

  • Immediate notification to affected users (where applicable)
  • Error logging and review
  • Secure password enforcement

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

Occasionally, we may receive anonymized data via affiliate networks or advertising platforms, strictly for performance tracking or audience targeting.

What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do With User Data

Currently, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling. If this changes, we will update this section accordingly.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

Not applicable at this time.

Last updated: July 31, 2025