Effective Date: August 7, 2026

1. Data Controller:

I, Nishat Farzana, act as the sole Data Controller for this website (nishatfarzana.com). If you have any questions regarding how your data is handled, you may contact me directly at [email protected].

2. Data I Collect This website is designed as a professional academic portfolio. I collect minimal personal data, which falls into two categories:

• Automatically Collected Data: When you visit the site, my hosting provider and security infrastructure automatically collect essential technical data. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamp of your visit.

• Voluntarily Provided Data: If you choose to contact me via email or a contact form, I will collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

3. How I Use Your Data: I process your data strictly for the following purposes:

• Security and Functionality (Legitimate Interest): To ensure the website loads correctly, functions securely, and is protected against malicious activity via security infrastructure provider’s global network.

• Analytics (Consent): If you accept non-essential cookies via my cookie banner, website host collects anonymized analytics to help us understand site traffic and geographic reach.

• Communication: To reply to professional inquiries or collaboration requests.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Processors Your data is not sold or shared with external marketing agencies. It is securely processed by the following essential service providers:

• Squarespace: Hosts the website and processes basic analytics.

• Cloudflare: Provides global DNS routing, SSL encryption, and DDoS protection. Both providers operate under strict data processing agreements compliant with global privacy frameworks.

5. Cookies This website uses cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are deployed automatically to ensure the site functions. Analytics cookies are deployed only if you explicitly grant permission via the cookie banner. You can withdraw or modify this consent at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookies" link.

6. Your GDPR Rights: Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data I hold about you.

• The right to request the correction of inaccurate data.

• The right to request the deletion of your data.

• The right to object to or restrict the processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at nf.nishatfarzana.com.