Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 16 September 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Omar Abbas’s website (omarabbas.me). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

When you visit this website, we collect:

• Usage Data: pages visited, time on page, clicks.
• Device Data: browser type, operating system, screen resolution.
• IP Address: collected in anonymised form by Google Analytics.

We do not collect names, emails, or other personally identifiable information via Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Data

• Understand how visitors use our website.
• Improve site performance, design, and user experience.
• Monitor website traffic and trends.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to help the site function and track usage.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: required for the website to function.
• Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): help us understand visitor behaviour.

Cookies will only be set if you give explicit consent via our cookie banner.

5. Managing Cookies & Opt-Out

• Use the cookie banner on our site (Accept / Reject / Manage Settings).
• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Manage your Google data via Google My Activity.

6. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months and then automatically deleted.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

As a UK-based visitor, you have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent for cookies at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact [email protected].

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.