Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 20, 2025
Last Updated: November 20, 2025
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Introduction
Welcome to mehdikhaled.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of mehdikhaled.com, regardless of location. If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), this policy also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller
Name: Mehdi Khaled
Email: info (at) mehdikhaled (dot) com
Website: https://mehdikhaled.com
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
1- Information You Provide Directly
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if you contact us via forms)
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Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, or participating in surveys
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Account Information: Username, password, and preferences (if we offer user accounts)
2- Information Collected Automatically
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
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Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9)
3- Information from Third Parties
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Analytics Providers: Data from Google Analytics or similar services
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Social Media: Information if you interact with our social media profiles
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
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Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website, security, and fraud prevention
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Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you
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Legal Obligation: Where we must process your data to comply with legal requirements
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Website Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our website functionality
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (with consent), and provide customer support
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Marketing: To send you promotional materials (only with your explicit consent, and you can opt out anytime)
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:
1- Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf:
- Web Hosting Providers: [Name of hosting provider]
- Email Service Providers: [Name of email service]
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics (see Section 9.2)
All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
2- Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
3- Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. You will be notified of any such change.
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted in the EU. However, some of our service providers may be located outside the EU/EEA. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the EU Commission
- Privacy Shield or equivalent mechanisms (where applicable)
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:
- Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Typically 14-26 months (depending on analytics service settings)
- Server logs: Up to 12 months for security purposes
After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
1- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience.
2- Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Purpose: Essential for website operation (e.g., security, load balancing)
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest
- Retention: Session or up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Purpose: Understanding website usage and improving performance
- Legal Basis: Consent
- Retention: Up to 26 months
- Opt-out: [Link to Google Analytics opt-out]
Functional Cookies
- Purpose: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region)
- Legal Basis: Consent
- Retention: Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
- Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements
- Legal Basis: Consent
- Retention: Up to 13 months
3- Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Visit http://www.aboutcookies.org for instructions on managing cookies in various browsers.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
1 Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
2 Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
4 Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your data.
5 Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer to another service.
6 Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we process data based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority if you believe we have violated your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info (at)@ mehdikhaled (dot) com
We will respond to your request within one month (extendable by two additional months for complex requests).
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Access Controls: Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Security Assessments: Periodic reviews and updates of security measures
- Secure Hosting: Data stored on secure servers with industry-standard protections
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website or via email (if you have subscribed to our communications).
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using our website contact from.
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.
Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the EU/EEA and have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority:
Find your local DPA: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
Acknowledgment: By using mehdikhaled.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described herein.