This Privacy Policy explains how Michel Baakliny ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects information you provide when you visit mbaakliny.com or interact with my services. Your privacy matters — this page tells you exactly what happens to your data.
1. Information I Collect
I only collect information that helps me respond to you or improve the website experience.
- Contact details you voluntarily provide — name, email address, phone number, company name, and project details — when you reach out via email, contact forms, or direct message.
- Technical information automatically collected when you visit the site — IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent.
- Cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality and anonymous analytics.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for clear, limited purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries, proposals, and project requests.
- To deliver the services you've engaged me for and communicate about ongoing work.
- To send occasional updates about projects, availability, or relevant news — only if you've opted in.
- To analyze website traffic in aggregate so I can improve content, performance, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations when required.
3. How I Share Your Information
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. I only share data in these specific cases:
- Service providers I rely on to run the website and my business — hosting, email delivery, analytics, and payment processing — and only the minimum data they need to do their job.
- Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Business transfers — in the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, your data may move with the business.
4. Cookies & Analytics
The website uses cookies to remember preferences and understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work as intended.
Analytics tools collect anonymized usage data — they do not identify you personally.
5. Data Security
I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
I keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information I hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Object to or restrict how your data is processed.
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, email me at mb@mbaakliny.com.
8. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their own privacy policies before providing any information.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 16, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me so I can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in practice or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, reach out directly:
Michel Baakliny
Email: mb@mbaakliny.com
Website: mbaakliny.com