Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

Who We Are

HamidSherzai.com (“the Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is owned and operated by Hamid Sherzai.

Website:
https://hamidsherzai.com

The Website publishes educational content, entrepreneurship resources, digital products, newsletters, and other business-related material.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Email: [email protected]


What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We only collect information that is necessary to operate the Website, deliver our services, improve user experience, and comply with legal obligations.

The information we may collect includes:

Contact Information

When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our contact forms, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company (optional)
  • Any information you choose to provide

We collect this information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide customer support
  • Deliver newsletters
  • Send requested information
  • Improve our services

Newsletter emails are sent only with your consent. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.


Account and Profile Data

If you create an account or purchase digital products, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Account preferences
  • Purchase history
  • Download history
  • Login information

This information is used to:

  • Provide access to purchased products
  • Manage customer accounts
  • Process orders
  • Improve customer support

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers.

We do not store or have access to your complete credit card or banking information.

Payment providers may collect:

  • Billing name
  • Billing address
  • Payment method
  • Transaction details
  • Payment confirmation

They process this information according to their own privacy policies.


Technical Information

When you visit our Website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click behaviour
  • Country or approximate location
  • Cookie identifiers

This information helps us:

  • Improve Website performance
  • Detect security threats
  • Understand visitor behaviour
  • Analyse traffic
  • Maintain system stability

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • Information entered into the comment form
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent

This helps detect spam and maintain Website security.

Approved comments become publicly visible.


Media

If registered users upload media files, please avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS).

Visitors may be able to download and extract location information from publicly available images.


Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide.

Contact form submissions are retained for customer support purposes and are not used for unsolicited marketing.


Cookies

The Website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may include:

  • Essential website functionality
  • Login cookies
  • Comment cookies
  • Preference cookies
  • Analytics cookies
  • Security cookies

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some Website features may no longer function correctly.


Analytics

We use website analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Website.

Analytics may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Traffic sources
  • Device information
  • General geographic location
  • Browser information
  • Session duration

Analytics data is aggregated whenever possible and is not intended to personally identify visitors.

Most browsers also allow you to disable tracking through browser settings or privacy extensions.


Who We Share Your Data With

We only share information where necessary to operate our business.

This may include:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Newsletter/email delivery services
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Security services
  • Analytics providers

Each provider processes information according to its own privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.

We do not sell your personal information.


How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal information only as long as necessary.

Typical retention periods include:

  • Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months
  • Newsletter subscriptions: until unsubscribed
  • Customer accounts: until deleted by the user or no longer required
  • Purchase records: up to 7 years where required for accounting or legal purposes
  • Comments: indefinitely unless removed
  • Analytics information: generally up to 26 months

Retention periods may be extended where required by law.


What Rights You Have Over Your Data

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your information
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the email listed below.


Where Your Data Is Sent

Our service providers may operate in countries outside your own, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards provided by our service providers, such as contractual protections and applicable data protection mechanisms designed to protect personal information.


Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

Hamid Sherzai

Email:
[email protected]


Additional Information

How We Protect Your Data

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Strong password policies
  • Limited administrative access
  • Software updates
  • Firewall and malware protection
  • Security monitoring
  • Regular backups

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.


Data Breach Procedures

If a security incident affects personal information, we will:

  • Investigate the incident
  • Contain the breach
  • Restore affected systems
  • Notify affected users where legally required
  • Notify relevant regulatory authorities when applicable
  • Improve security controls to reduce future risk

Third-Party Data

We generally collect information directly from users.

In limited situations, we may receive information from third-party services that you choose to interact with, such as payment providers or email delivery platforms.


Automated Decision Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.

Analytics may be used to better understand visitor behaviour and improve the Website, but no automated decisions are made regarding eligibility, credit, employment, or similar matters.


Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed towards children under the age required by applicable law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.


Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Hamid Sherzai

Email:
[email protected]

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