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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 March 2026

1. Who We Are

This website, ashmo.io, is operated by Ashraf Hassan ("Ashmo"), based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For any privacy-related matters, you can contact me at hello@ashmo.io.

2. Data We Collect

We collect two categories of data:

Analytics data (automatic) — When you visit this site, Google Analytics 4 (via Google Tag Manager) automatically collects:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • General geographic location (country/city level)
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Referral source (how you found this site)
  • Scroll depth, outbound clicks, and file downloads

Contact form data (voluntary) — If you submit the contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Analytics data is used solely to understand how visitors use this site and to improve the content and experience. It is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
  • Contact form data is used only to respond to your enquiry. It is not added to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

4. Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager

This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager, services provided by Google LLC. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf.

We have also enabled Google Signals, which allows Google to associate your visit with your Google account (if you are signed in and have personalised ads enabled). This enables cross-device reporting and more accurate audience insights.

Google may transfer and process data in the United States and other countries. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies

This site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. These are first-party analytics cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, social tracking cookies, or any third-party marketing cookies.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interest — for analytics, to understand and improve this site.
  • Contractual necessity — for contact form responses, to reply to your enquiry.

7. UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)

As a UAE-based operator, we comply with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data. Data collected is limited to what is necessary, retained only for as long as required, and protected with appropriate security measures. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at hello@ashmo.io.

8. Your Rights

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Opt out of Google Signals / analytics tracking

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@ashmo.io. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Retention

Analytics event data is retained for 14 months. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to fulfill your request or as required by applicable law.

10. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external websites (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact: hello@ashmo.io