Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Applies to mubashariqbal.co.uk

Who we are

This website is operated by Mubashar Iqbal, a web developer and SEO specialist based in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy, contact me at [email protected].

What data we collect and why

Server logs

When you visit this site, the web server automatically records your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and the pages you request. This data is used solely for security monitoring and diagnosing technical issues. It is not linked to any personal profile and is retained for no longer than 30 days.

Contact emails

If you email me at [email protected], I will receive and store your email address and message content in order to respond to your enquiry. This data is not shared with third parties and is deleted once the conversation has concluded.

Calculator and tool results

The James Smith Calculator saves your results to your own browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to the server. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's site data.

Theme preference

If you switch between dark and light mode, your preference is stored in localStorage on your device. It is not transmitted to the server.

Cookies

This site uses only strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function:

  • Session cookie — Used by Django's CSRF protection to prevent cross-site request forgery. It expires when you close your browser.

We do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party tracking cookies. No cookie consent banner is shown because no non-essential cookies are set.

For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

Third-party services

This site loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser requests a font, Google receives your IP address. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. No other third-party services are embedded on this site.

Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access — Request a copy of any personal data held about you
  • Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
  • Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Portability — Receive your data in a portable format
  • Object — Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. I will respond within 30 days.

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes materially, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the site after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.