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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Hanifa Shah (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or interact with our services, including contact forms, event registrations, newsletters, and speaking enquiries.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Hanifa Shah, author, speaker, and leadership advisor.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@hanifashah.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you:

  • Fill out a contact form or subscribe to a newsletter
  • Register for an event, workshop, or mailing list
  • Download resources or request materials
  • Engage with us on social media or via email
  • Visit our Site (through analytics tools)

The information we may collect includes:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number, job title, organisation)
  • Communication preferences
  • Messages or comments you send us
  • IP address, browser type, and usage data (via cookies or analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests you make
  • Send updates, newsletters, and event invitations (if you opt in)
  • Improve our content, services, and user experience
  • Comply with legal or contractual obligations

We will only use your personal data for the purpose it was collected and will not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.

We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent — where you have given us permission (e.g. to receive emails)
  • Contract — to perform an agreement with you (e.g. event booking)
  • Legitimate Interests — to operate and improve our services
  • Legal Obligation — where required by law

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your information is stored securely on encrypted servers.
We take appropriate measures to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the website and deliver our services (e.g. email providers, analytics, payment processors).
All partners are required to comply with GDPR and keep your information secure.
We do not sell or rent personal information.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyse website traffic and improve performance
  • Understand visitor behaviour and preferences
  • Remember your settings or preferences

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
We may use Google Analytics or similar services that collect anonymised visitor data.

8. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent for communications
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Request a copy of the information we hold about you

To exercise any of these rights, contact: privacy@hanifashah.com

9. International Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred or stored outside the UK or EU.
If this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

Our Site may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date shown above.

12. Contact Us

If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 privacy@hanifashah.com

If you are based in the UK or EU and believe we have not addressed your concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).