Who this policy covers
This website is operated by Hafiz Muhammad Ali, also referred to as “Dr. Ali,” “we,” “us,” or “our.” This policy applies when you visit hafizmuhammadali.com, subscribe to the Founder Letter, contact us, or follow links from the site.
For questions about this policy or personal information associated with the site, email hello@hafizmuhammadali.com.
Information we collect
Information you provide
When you subscribe, we collect your email address and any preferences or consent information submitted with the form. If you contact us, we receive the information contained in your message and the contact details you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically
Subject to your cookie choices and applicable law, the site may collect technical and usage information such as pages viewed, approximate location, referral source, browser and device type, operating system, session activity, and IP-derived information. This helps us understand readership, maintain security, and improve the site.
We do not ask you to create a website account, and we do not collect payment-card details through this site.
Why we use information
We use personal information only where there is a lawful and relevant reason to do so:
- Consent: to send the Founder Letter and to use non-essential analytics or experience-measurement technologies where consent is required.
- Legitimate interests: to operate, secure, understand, and improve the website, provided those interests do not override your rights.
- Responding to you: to answer an inquiry or take steps you request.
- Legal obligations: to meet applicable recordkeeping, regulatory, fraud-prevention, or enforcement requirements.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not permit third parties to use the newsletter list for their own independent marketing.
Cookies and service providers
The site may use necessary technologies for security and core functionality. With consent where required, it may also use analytics and experience-measurement technologies. You can accept or reject non-essential technologies through the site’s cookie controls when presented and can also manage cookies in your browser.
Processes email addresses, subscription status, consent records, and newsletter engagement on our behalf. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link.
Provides aggregated information about visits, devices, referral sources, and how the website is used.
Provides website interaction insights such as clicks, scrolling, and page rendering. Sensitive content should be masked and its use made subject to the appropriate consent controls.
WordPress, Elementor, hosting, security, content-delivery, and technical providers may process limited technical information needed to deliver and protect the site.
Some providers may process information outside your country. Where required, we rely on appropriate contractual and legal safeguards for international transfers.
The site links to independent services such as Amazon and LinkedIn. Their own privacy terms apply after you leave this website.
Retention and security
Newsletter information is retained while you remain subscribed and for a limited period afterward where necessary to honour an unsubscribe request, resolve a dispute, or meet legal obligations. Correspondence is retained only for as long as reasonably needed for the inquiry and related records. Analytics retention follows the settings and controls configured with each provider.
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. No internet service can guarantee absolute security, so please do not send sensitive information through ordinary email or newsletter forms.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or objection; to withdraw consent; and to complain to a relevant data-protection authority. You may unsubscribe from the Founder Letter at any time using the link in an email.
To make a privacy request, email us and describe the information or action concerned. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
Children and changes
The site and newsletter are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the site.
We may update this policy when the website, services, or law changes. The effective date at the top of the page identifies the current version.
Questions or requests?
Email hello@hafizmuhammadali.com with “Privacy” in the subject line.