This Privacy Policy explains how Youcef Kaddour ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit youcefkaddour.com (the "Website").

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

This page is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice.

1. Who I Am

I am Youcef Kaddour, an AI / machine learning professional and portfolio owner based in France.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at:

• Email: contact@youcefkaddour.com
• Website: youcefkaddour.com

2. Information I Collect

I only collect information that is necessary to operate this portfolio and respond to inquiries.

2.1 Information you provide directly

You may provide me with information when you:

• Fill out a contact form
• Send me an email directly
• Subscribe to a newsletter (if available)

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to include in your message

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on them
• Referring website or traffic source

This data may be collected through analytics and logging tools to help me understand how the Website is used and to improve it.

3. How I Use Your Information

I may use your information to:

• Respond to your messages, questions, or collaboration requests
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and its content
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns (for example, which pages are most visited)
• Protect the security and integrity of the Website
• Comply with legal obligations and requests from authorities

I do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your experience and to collect anonymous usage statistics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

I may use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (such as language)
• Measure and analyze traffic and usage of the Website

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

I may use third-party services to host, analyze, or improve the Website, such as:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Contact form or email delivery services

These providers may process data on my behalf and have their own privacy policies. I aim to work only with reputable providers that follow applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

6. Data Retention

I keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and maintaining communication
• Improving the Website and its content
• Complying with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

When data is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized whenever reasonably possible.

7. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security, but I work to protect your data to the best of my ability.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

As a data subject located in the European Union (including France), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Object to or request restriction of the processing of your personal data
• Withdraw your consent at any time, when processing is based on consent
• Request portability of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at contact@youcefkaddour.com. I may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

9. International Data Transfers

The Website may be hosted or use service providers located in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, I will take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is protected by appropriate safeguards, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 15, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided me with personal data, please contact me so that I can delete this information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If changes are significant, I may also provide a more visible notice on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes have been published means that you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at:

• Name: Youcef Kaddour
• Email: contact@youcefkaddour.com
• Website: youcefkaddour.com