Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 15, 2025

Welcome to my personal portfolio website. This Privacy Policy explains how I, Mehrdad Khakpour, handle information on my website, https://khakpour.me. My commitment is to protect your privacy and be transparent about the data I collect and how it is used, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

I, Mehrdad Khakpour, am the data controller for this website. If you have any questions about this policy or your data protection rights, please contact me at mehr.khakpour@gmail.com.

2. Information I Collect

This is a personal portfolio website designed to showcase my professional work. The data collection is minimal and serves specific purposes:

  • Contact Information: I do not have a contact form on this website. If you choose to contact me directly using the email address or phone number provided, I will use that information solely to respond to your inquiry.
  • Cookies and Local Storage: My website uses a simple cookie banner. When you accept the use of cookies, a setting is saved in your browser's "local storage" to remember your choice. This is a functional setting and does not track your personal activity.

3. How I Use Your Information

The information you provide is used only for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you if you initiate contact.
  • To operate and maintain the functionality of this website.

I do not use your information for marketing purposes, nor do I sell or share your personal data with third parties.

4. Your Data Protection Rights under GDPR

As a visitor to this website, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to my processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability – You have the right to request that I transfer the data that I have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at my email address.

5. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect any information you provide. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Links to Other Websites

My portfolio contains links to websites of my clients and my LinkedIn profile. This Privacy Policy applies only to my website (khakpour.me). If you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.