Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Raashid Din Dar, operating as CodeSmiley ("I", "me", or "my"), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website, contact me, or hire me for services including full-stack web development, custom WordPress development, mobile app development, LMS and e-learning systems, and technical consulting.

By using this website or engaging my services, you agree to the practices described here. If you don't agree, please don't use the site or submit your information.

The information I collect depends on how you interact with me:

• Contact details: your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out a contact or quote form or email me.
• Project information: briefs, requirements, designs, content, and files you share so I can scope and build your project.
• Access credentials: hosting, domain, CMS, repository, or server access you provide so I can work on your existing systems.
• Billing information: your billing name, address, and invoice details. Card details are handled by payment providers, not by me.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, and referring website, collected automatically when you browse this site.

I don't knowingly collect sensitive personal data (such as health, biometric, or financial account data) unless it's strictly necessary for a project and you've agreed to it in writing.

• To respond to enquiries and prepare quotes and proposals.
• To design, build, deploy, host, and support your project.
• To send invoices, process payments, and keep financial records.
• To communicate about milestones, staging links, updates, and support.
• To keep this website secure, prevent spam and abuse, and improve its performance.
• To meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations.

• I do not sell your personal data.
• I do not use your project data or credentials for anything other than your project.

When I build or maintain a product for you, such as a WordPress site, web app, mobile app, or LMS, the personal data of your customers, students, and users belongs to you. In that situation, you are the data controller and I act only as a service provider processing data on your instructions.

• I only access client data when needed to build, test, debug, migrate, or support your project.
• I use test or anonymized data on staging environments wherever possible, rather than real user data.
• Access credentials are used only for your project and should be rotated or revoked by you after handoff. I'm happy to help with this.
• I never copy production data to personal devices or unrelated systems.

To run this website and deliver projects, I rely on trusted third-party tools. They may process limited data under their own privacy policies:

I only share the minimum information needed with these providers, and only when it's necessary for the service you've requested. I may also disclose information if required by law or to protect my legal rights.

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

• Essential cookies: required for security, forms, and core WordPress functionality.
• Analytics cookies: anonymous usage statistics (pages viewed, time on site, device type) used to improve the site.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect parts of the site, such as contact forms.

Payments are processed by secure third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal. Your card or bank details are entered directly with them and are never stored on my servers. I only receive confirmation of payment and the billing details needed for invoices and accounting.

• Enquiries: kept as long as needed to respond and for a reasonable period afterwards in case you follow up.
• Project files and communication: kept for the duration of the project and any support period, then archived or deleted on request.
• Access credentials: removed from my systems once the project is handed over or the engagement ends.
• Invoices and financial records: kept for the period required by tax and accounting law.

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS/SSL encryption on this website and the projects I deploy.
• Strong, unique passwords, a password manager, and two-factor authentication on key accounts.
• Private repositories and restricted access to project environments.
• Regular updates and backups of the systems I manage.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so I can't guarantee absolute security. If a breach affecting your data ever occurs, I'll notify you promptly as required by applicable law.

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact me using the details below. I'll respond within a reasonable time, and I may need to verify your identity first. Some records may need to be kept to meet legal obligations.

My services and this website are intended for businesses and adults. I don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country). If you believe a child has provided me with their data, please contact me and I'll delete it.

I work with clients worldwide, and the third-party services I use may store or process data in countries other than your own. Where this happens, I rely on providers that maintain appropriate safeguards for the protection of your information.

I may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in my services, tools, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always show the latest revision. Significant changes will be communicated to active clients directly.

For any questions about this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out:

• Raashid Din Dar (CodeSmiley)
• hello@yourdomain.com
• Use the contact form