Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to nielhillawi.com.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our Website.
By using this Website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Niel Hillawi
2. Data Collected
2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information when you:
Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Submit a contact form
Leave comments or interact with content
Create an account or log in through integrated services
This may include:
Name
Email address
Any content you submit
2.2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and browsing activity
Device information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us analyse site performance and improve user experience.
3. Use of Your Information
Your data may be used for:
Providing access to Website features
Responding to inquiries or messages
Sending updates, newsletters, or communications (only if you opt-in)
Improving site performance and user experience
Preventing spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity
Analytics and performance monitoring
We never sell your personal data.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to:
Enable essential site functionality
Analyse traffic and performance
Store user preferences
Support embedded content (e.g., videos, external links)
You may adjust cookie settings through your browser
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., responding to your requests)
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Website, security)
Compliance with legal obligations
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share data with:
Service providers supporting website hosting, analytics, or communication
Legal authorities if required by law
Third-party platforms used to provide certain features (e.g., login via Google or Apple)
We do not share or sell personal information to unrelated third parties.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from:
Unauthorized access
Loss or misuse
Alteration or disclosure
Data is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 16.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.