Introduction

Forkan Mahmud (“Forkan Mahmud”, “the website”, “the service”) operates the website forkanmahmud.com. This Privacy Policy explains how forkanmahmud.com collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information submitted by visitors and clients through the website.

By accessing forkanmahmud.com, submitting a contact form, or engaging any service offered through the website, the visitor agrees to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. Forkan Mahmud is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of every individual who interacts with forkanmahmud.com.

Information Forkan Mahmud Collects

Forkan Mahmud collects 2 categories of information through forkanmahmud.com:

1. Information Provided Directly

Visitors provide personal information directly when completing the contact form, submitting a website for SEO review, or initiating a service inquiry. The information collected includes:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Phone number or WhatsApp number
• Website URL
• Message or project details
• Any files or screenshots attached to the inquiry form

This information is used exclusively to respond to service inquiries, deliver requested SEO strategy assessments, and communicate about active client engagements.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When a visitor accesses forkanmahmud.com, certain technical data is collected automatically through standard web server logs and analytics tools. The automatically collected information includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited on forkanmahmud.com
• Time and date of visit
• Referring website URL
• Session duration and page interaction data

This automatically collected information is used to understand how visitors use forkanmahmud.com, improve website performance, and identify technical issues affecting the visitor experience.

How Forkan Mahmud Uses Collected Information

Forkan Mahmud uses personal information for 5 specific purposes:

• To respond to service inquiries and contact form submissions within 48 hours
• To deliver SEO strategy assessments, topical map reviews, and diagnostic reports requested through the contact form
• To communicate about active SEO service engagements, deliverable timelines, and project updates
• To improve forkanmahmud.com content, structure, and user experience based on aggregated visit data
• To comply with legal obligations applicable to businesses operating in Muscat, Oman

Forkan Mahmud does not use personal information for unsolicited marketing communications, automated profiling, or any purpose beyond direct service delivery and website improvement.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Forkanmahmud.com uses cookies to improve the visitor experience and collect aggregated website performance data. Cookies are small text files stored on the visitor’s device when accessing the website.

Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies: Required for forkanmahmud.com to function correctly. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting core website functionality. Essential cookies manage session state, security tokens, and basic page rendering.

Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregated data about how visitors use forkanmahmud.com, including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. Analytics data is processed in aggregate form and does not identify individual visitors.

Cookie Management

Visitors can manage cookie preferences through the browser settings on every major browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect access to any content or service on forkanmahmud.com. Disabling essential cookies may affect certain website functions.

Third-Party Services

Forkanmahmud.com uses 3 categories of third-party services that may process visitor data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

Analytics: Forkanmahmud.com uses Google Analytics to collect aggregated website performance data. Google Analytics processes data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Contact Form Processing: Contact form submissions on forkanmahmud.com are processed through WordPress form plugins. Submitted data is stored securely and accessed only by Forkan Mahmud for the purpose of responding to the inquiry.

Communication Platforms: Forkan Mahmud uses email and WhatsApp to communicate with clients and inquiry respondents. WhatsApp communication is governed by Meta’s Privacy Policy. Email communication uses standard encrypted protocols.

Forkan Mahmud does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third-party advertisers, data brokers, or any organization outside the direct service delivery chain.

Data Storage and Security

Personal information submitted through forkanmahmud.com is stored on secure servers with access restricted to Forkan Mahmud. Forkan Mahmud applies the following 4 security measures to protect stored personal data:

• SSL encryption on all data transmitted between the visitor’s browser and forkanmahmud.com
• Password-protected access to all data storage systems and communication accounts
• Regular security audits of the WordPress installation and all active plugins
• Immediate deletion of personal data upon written request from the data subject

Forkan Mahmud retains personal data submitted through contact forms for a maximum of 24 months from the date of submission, unless an active client engagement requires longer retention for project documentation purposes.

Visitor Rights Regarding Personal Data

Every visitor who submits personal data through forkanmahmud.com holds 5 rights regarding the submitted information:

Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal data Forkan Mahmud holds about the requesting individual.

Right to Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by Forkan Mahmud.

Right to Deletion: Request permanent deletion of all personal data Forkan Mahmud holds about the requesting individual. Deletion requests are processed within 30 days of receipt.

Right to Restriction: Request that Forkan Mahmud stop processing personal data for specific purposes while retaining the data for other legitimate purposes.

Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of personal data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.

To exercise any of the 5 rights listed above, contact Forkan Mahmud directly at forkanseoservice@gmail.com with the subject line “Data Rights Request.” Every request receives a response within 30 days of receipt.

Children’s Privacy

Forkanmahmud.com does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. All SEO services offered through forkanmahmud.com are directed exclusively at business owners, marketing professionals, and adult individuals managing websites for commercial purposes.

If a parent or guardian believes a minor has submitted personal information through forkanmahmud.com, contact Forkan Mahmud at forkanseoservice@gmail.com immediately. All identified minor data will be deleted within 7 days of the verified report.

External Links

Forkanmahmud.com contains links to external websites including client websites, SEO resource pages, and professional profile pages on platforms such as Facebook and Medium. Forkan Mahmud is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policy of every external website before submitting personal information.

 Changes to This Privacy Policy

Forkan Mahmud reviews and updates this Privacy Policy when website practices, applicable laws, or data processing activities change. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of forkanmahmud.com after a Privacy Policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Significant changes to data collection practices or visitor rights will be communicated through a visible notice on forkanmahmud.com for a minimum of 30 days before the changes take effect.

Contact Information

For questions, data rights requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact Forkan Mahmud through any of the 3 channels below:

Email: forkanseoservice@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +96872899228
Contact Form: forkanmahmud.com/contact/

Forkan Mahmud responds to all Privacy Policy inquiries within 48 hours of receipt.