Privacy Policy for zaynahsan.com
Effective Date: July 21, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Zayn Ahsan (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit and use our website, located at zaynahsan.com. Our website serves as a professional portfolio showcasing our expertise in video editing, motion design, social media ads, post-production, and content editing, and includes a blog where we share insights and related posts.
1. Information We Do Not Directly Collect
We want to be clear: we do not directly collect any personal identifying information from our visitors, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses. You will not find any forms on our website that ask for this type of personal data, nor do we require registration or login for any part of our site.
2. Information Collected Automatically (via Google Analytics)
While we don’t directly collect your personal information, we do use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience, and better present our work. Google Analytics collects certain non-personally identifiable information automatically, which may include:
- IP Address: Your device’s Internet Protocol address (which can provide general location information but not your precise address).
- Browser Type and Version: Information about the web browser you are using.
- Operating System: Details about the operating system on your device.
- Referring Pages: The website you came from to reach our site.
- Pages Viewed: Which pages you visit on our website (e.g., specific portfolio pieces, blog posts).
- Time Spent: How much time you spend on each page and on the site overall.
- Clickstream Data: Your interactions with elements on our site.
- Device Information: Type of device used (e.g., desktop, mobile, tablet).
This information is aggregated and anonymized by Google Analytics, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. We use this data solely for analytical purposes, such as understanding which portfolio pieces are most popular or how readers engage with our blog posts, helping us tailor content that truly connects with audiences.
3. How We Use Automatically Collected Information
The non-personally identifiable information collected through Google Analytics is used for the following purposes:
- To understand website traffic and usage patterns, allowing us to gauge interest in different aspects of our portfolio and blog.
- To analyze and improve the performance and content of our website, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for visitors.
- To monitor the effectiveness of our portfolio showcases and blog posts.
- To identify popular content and areas for future development, aligning with our goal of shaping engaging stories and eye-catching visuals.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Google Analytics uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device, to collect the information mentioned above. These cookies help Google Analytics remember your preferences and actions over time.
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites. For more information on how Google uses data from our site, you can visit Google’s privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
5. Data Retention
We retain the anonymized data collected through Google Analytics for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, typically up to 26 months, as per Google Analytics’ standard data retention settings. After this period, the data is automatically deleted or aggregated further.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. For example, links to platforms like YouTube or Vimeo for our video content. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we may have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this 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.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- By email: [email protected]