This Privacy Policy explains how SHARIF TECHNOLOGIES ("we," "us," "our," or the "Site operator") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained from visitors ("you" or "the user") through this website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the features described below. We do not collect information beyond what is stated in this section.
1.1 Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use a double opt-in process: a confirmation link is sent to the email address provided, and no further communication is sent unless that link is used to confirm the subscription. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email.
1.2 Contact and Support Messages
If you submit a message through our Contact/Support form, we collect your name, email address, the subject and content of your message, and, if you choose to attach one, an image file. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is retained for record-keeping and quality purposes.
1.3 Technical and Log Information
Like most websites, our server automatically records limited technical information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, and timestamps of requests. This information is used for security purposes, including rate-limiting to prevent abuse of our forms, and is not used to personally identify you.
1.4 Administrative Session Data
If you are an authorized administrator of this Site, a session cookie is used to keep you signed in to the administrative dashboard. This cookie is strictly functional, is not used for tracking or advertising, and expires automatically after a period of inactivity.
1.5 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
If advertising is enabled on this Site, we may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Site, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected strictly for the following purposes:
- To deliver newsletter content to confirmed subscribers;
- To respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact/Support form;
- To maintain the security, integrity, and proper functioning of the Site;
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following bases: your consent (for newsletter subscription, given via double opt-in), our legitimate interest in operating and securing the Site, and, where applicable, our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries you voluntarily submit.
4. Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber records until you unsubscribe. We retain contact/support messages for as long as reasonably necessary to address the matter raised and for our internal record-keeping, after which they may be archived or deleted at our discretion.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold, including password hashing, rate-limiting of public-facing forms, and restricted administrative access. No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 9 below.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including our social media profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
SHARIF TECHNOLOGIES
Email: sharifissah74@gmail.com
Phone: 0599254830
Location: Wenchi, Bono Region, Ghana
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Policy was last revised. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.