🔐 Data Privacy & Protection – GDPR Compliance

As a freelance web developer, Webniq (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Data Privacy & Protection policy outlines how we handle, store, and protect your personal data and your rights in relation to the data we collect.

1. Who We Are

Webniq is a freelance web development service provider specializing in WordPress design, SEO, eCommerce solutions, and digital marketing. As the data controller, we determine how and why your personal data is processed.

For any inquiries or concerns regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: info@webniq.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data from our clients and website visitors:

• Identifying Information: Name, email address, phone number, business name, and billing details.

• Project-Related Information: Data related to projects such as design requirements, communication history, and project milestones.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type used to interact with our website.

• Payment Information: Credit card details or PayPal information for processing payments.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To deliver the web development, SEO, and digital marketing services you request.

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates, and send you relevant information about our services.

• Billing & Transactions: To process payments and manage invoices for our services.

• Improving Services: To improve the performance and security of our website and services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under the GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., providing our services and fulfilling your requests).

• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving service delivery or marketing).

• Consent: If required by law or for specific purposes (such as newsletters or marketing), we will obtain your consent before processing your data.

• Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including compliance with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data that we hold.

• Right to Rectification: You can request that any inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.

• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit the processing of your data under specific circumstances.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format to transfer it to another service provider.

• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@webniq.com

7. Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except as required for the provision of services or as necessary to comply with legal obligations. This may include sharing data with:

• Payment Processors: For payment-related services (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

• Third-Party Service Providers: For cloud storage, email communication, and web hosting services.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law or in the event of a legal dispute.

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your data.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve our services.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our [Cookie Policy].

9. Data Security

We implement strict technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access control protocols.
However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Data Privacy & Protection Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be revised. Please review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, this Data Privacy & Protection Policy, or your rights under GDPR, please contact us at:

Webniq
Email: info@webniq.com