Our Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/March/2026

DrIrfanRahman.com (“the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with this Website.

#1. Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is:

Dr. Irfan Rahman, Contact us by filling the form here

#2. Personal Data We Collect

For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is:

  1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

    When you use the contact form or contact us directly (This information is collected solely for professional communication and service-related purposes.), we may collect:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number (if provided)
    • Organization or affiliation
    • Message content related to services or inquiries

     

  2. Automatically Collected Information

    When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically (This data is collected through an independent analytics plugin to monitor website performance and traffic trends.), including:

    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Device information
    • Pages visited and time spent on pages
    • Referring URLs

     

#3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you submit information via the contact form
  • Legitimate Interest – for website analytics, security, and performance optimization
  • Contractual Necessity – when communication relates to professional services

 

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

#4. How We Use Your Information

Personal data is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and service requests
  • Provide professional or academic services
  • Improve website functionality and content
  • Monitor website usage and performance
  • Prevent spam, abuse, or security threats

 

We do not sell or rent personal data.

#5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies via WordPress, Elementor, and installed plugins.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and user behavior
  • Remember user preferences

 

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, cookie consent is obtained before non-essential cookies are used.

#6. Analytics

We use an independent analytics plugin to collect anonymized or pseudonymized traffic data. This data:

  • Does not personally identify users
  • Is used strictly for website insights and performance monitoring
  • Is not shared for advertising purposes

#7. Third-Party Services and Plugins

The Website is built on WordPress and uses third-party plugins (including Elementor). These plugins may process limited technical data necessary for their functionality.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from this Website (e.g., academic journals, institutions). Please review their privacy policies separately.

#8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions are kept only as long as required to respond or provide services
  • Analytics data is retained in accordance with plugin settings and applicable laws

#9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure hosting environment
  • Plugin and software updates
  • Access controls

 

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

#10. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability

Requests can be made by contacting us here

#11. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Requests can be made by contacting us here

#12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

#13. Medical and Professional Disclaimer

Information on this Website is provided for academic and professional informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

#14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

#15. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests

Connect with us by filling the contact form here