Nauman Hanif

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 28, 2026.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, processed, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with NaumanHanif.com (“Website”).

This Website represents the academic and research profile of Mr. Muhammad Nauman Hanif and provides information regarding research publications, blog content, academic achievements, and collaboration opportunities.

By accessing or using this Website, submitting any form, or subscribing to communications, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Newsletter subscribers
  • Individuals submitting Contact Forms
  • Individuals submitting Collaboration Forms
  • Blog contributors
  • Research collaborators
  • Assistants and administrative users (internal access control)

This policy does not govern third-party websites linked from this Website.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

A. Newsletter Form

  • Name
  • Email Address

B. Contact Form

  • Name
  • Email
  • Subject
  • Organization
  • Website/Social URLs
  • Reason for Contact
  • Message

C. Collaboration Form

  • Title
  • Name
  • Designation
  • Email
  • Organization/University/Company
  • Organization Website URLs
  • Country
  • Reason/Interest
  • Profile URLs
  • Expertise
  • Google Scholar Profile URL
  • ResearchGate Profile URL
  • Phone Number
  • WhatsApp Number
  • Preferred Method of Contact
  • Message
  • Uploaded Files

3.2 Automatic Newsletter Enrollment

By submitting:

  • Newsletter Form
  • Contact Form
  • Collaboration Form

You agree to receive email communications related to:

  • New publications
  • Blog articles
  • Academic achievements
  • Research updates

Each email includes an unsubscribe link.

3.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent
  • Referring URLs

This data is collected via:

  • Google Analytics
  • Essential website cookies

4. Blog Authors

NaumanHanif.com allows external contributors to publish blog articles.

If you contribute blog content:

  • Your submitted information (such as name and biography) may be publicly displayed.
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content submitted.

5. Publications & Publisher Rights Information

Each publication page may display:

  • Publisher information
  • Copyright notices
  • Rights statements
  • Downloadable materials subject to publisher rules

Such materials are displayed in accordance with applicable copyright laws and publisher policies.

We do not claim ownership over publisher-owned materials.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Manage collaboration requests
  • Send newsletters and updates
  • Improve website performance
  • Monitor engagement and analytics
  • Maintain website security
  • Prevent misuse or abuse

We do NOT sell personal data.

7. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Consideration)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under:

  • Your consent
  • Legitimate academic interest
  • Performance of communication requests
  • Legal compliance obligations

You may withdraw consent at any time via unsubscribe link or written request.

8. Data Storage & Hosting

  • Website and data are hosted on a VPS server located in Los Angeles, United States.
  • Data may be processed and stored in the United States.
  • By submitting information, you consent to this international transfer.

9. Nexus Newsletter System

All form data is processed and stored through a self-hosted system:

Nexus Newsletter System (nexus2.naumanhanif.com)

This system:

  • Is privately managed
  • Is protected by Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • Is not a third-party marketing platform
  • Has its own internal policies including:
    • Privacy Policy
    • Security Policy
    • Data Retention Policy
    • CAN-SPAM Compliance
    • DPA

Only the Website Owner has full access.
Assistants have restricted administrative permissions.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • As long as necessary for communication purposes
  • Until you unsubscribe
  • Until deletion is requested
  • As required by law

Uploaded files may be deleted after evaluation unless collaboration proceeds.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Server-level security
  • Restricted administrative access
  • 2FA authentication
  • Controlled database access

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

12. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential functionality
  • Website analytics
  • Performance monitoring

You may disable cookies via browser settings.

A separate Cookie Policy provides detailed information.

13. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

To exercise these rights, contact:
[Insert Contact Email]

14. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed toward individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

15. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to:

  • Journal websites
  • Publisher platforms
  • Google Scholar
  • ResearchGate
  • External blogs

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes become effective upon publication on this page.

17. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: [email protected]