Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22 February 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Samer Odeh (“Designer”, “I”, “we”) collects, uses, processes, and protects personal information when you visit this website, contact me, or engage with my product design services. Samer Odeh provides digital product design services to startups and product teams based in the UAE, across the MENA region, and globally.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide
When you contact me, book a call, or engage in a project, you may voluntarily provide personal and business information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, company name, billing details, project briefs, brand assets, design requirements, feedback, communications, and any content or materials you choose to share as part of a project engagement.

1.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically to improve performance, security, and user experience. This may include IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and general usage analytics. This data does not directly identify you and is used for analytical and operational purposes only.

2. How Information Is Used
Collected information is used to communicate with you, respond to inquiries, schedule calls, deliver product design services, manage projects, process payments, improve website performance, comply with legal obligations, and maintain business operations. Information may also be used to improve service quality and optimize the experience for startups and product teams working locally in the UAE, across MENA, or internationally.

3. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed based on your consent, the necessity to perform a contract or service agreement, compliance with legal obligations, or legitimate business interests related to delivering professional design services.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your information is not sold or rented to third parties. Data may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers such as hosting platforms, analytics tools, scheduling services, or payment processors, strictly for business operations. These third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the intended purpose. Information may also be disclosed if required by law or legal process.

5. Data Storage and Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no digital system is completely secure, care is taken to safeguard your information in accordance with industry standards.

6. International Data Transfers
As services are offered globally, your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence, including within or outside the UAE. Appropriate safeguards are applied to ensure data protection regardless of location.

7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Project-related data may be retained for portfolio, legal, or operational purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also object to certain processing activities or request data portability where applicable. Requests can be submitted via email.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites or platforms. Samer Odeh is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact Samer Odeh at samodeh97@gmail.com.