Privacy Policy
How information is collected, used and protected on this website.
Last updated: January 15, 2026
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how Sarmad Saleem ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit thesarmad.com (the "Site") or engage me for services.
This policy applies to all visitors, clients and users of the Site, regardless of location. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.
2. Information I Collect
I collect information in three ways:
a) Information you provide voluntarily — when you:
- Submit the contact form (name, email, service type, project details)
- Message me via WhatsApp or email
- Request a quotation or consultation
b) Information collected automatically — when you browse the Site, basic technical data may be logged:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop/mobile)
- Pages visited and time spent
c) Information from third parties — if you contact me through WhatsApp or LinkedIn, that platform's privacy policy also applies.
3. How I Use Your Information
Information is used only for these purposes:
- To respond to your inquiry or quotation request
- To communicate about an ongoing or potential project
- To prepare project scopes, proposals and invoices
- To improve the Site's content and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
I do not sell, rent, trade or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA, UK or Switzerland, I process your data based on:
- Consent — when you voluntarily submit information
- Contract — when processing is necessary to fulfill a project
- Legitimate interest — for basic analytics to improve the Site
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws
5. Data Retention
I retain your information only as long as needed:
- Project inquiries — up to 12 months if no project starts
- Active projects — duration plus 24 months (for support)
- Invoices and financial records — as required by tax law (6-7 years)
You may request deletion of your information at any time.
6. Cookies and Tracking
This Site does not currently set any tracking, analytics or advertising cookies. See the Cookies page for full details.
7. Third-Party Services
The Site may use or link to these third-party services:
- Google Fonts — for typography
- Unsplash — for images
- WhatsApp — for messaging (Meta's policy applies)
- Formspree (if used) — for contact form submissions
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your information
- Correct — request correction of inaccurate data
- Delete — request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing — limit how your information is used
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
- Withdraw consent — at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at contact@thesarmad.com. I will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, secure messaging channels and limited access.
10. International Data Transfers
I am based in Peshawar, Pakistan. If you are located outside Pakistan, your information may be transferred to, stored and processed in Pakistan.
11. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 16. I do not knowingly collect information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the current version.
13. Contact
Sarmad Saleem
Email: contact@thesarmad.com
WhatsApp: +92 301 5759028
Location: Peshawar, Pakistan