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Privacy Policy

Plain-language privacy policy. No legalese. Last updated: May 2026.

This page explains what data Digital Vikingz collects, how it's used, and what your rights are. I've written it the way I'd want to read it — in normal English, without lawyer-speak, because if you can't understand a privacy policy, the policy isn't doing its job.

What this policy covers

This policy applies to the website at https://digitalvikingz.com/ and any direct communications between you and Digital Vikingz (founder: Usman Ishaq, based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan). It does not cover third-party services we use (those have their own policies, linked below).

What data we collect

When you visit the website

Standard analytics data: pages visited, time spent, referrer, approximate location (country/city level), device type, browser. This is collected via Google Analytics and is anonymized — we don't see your name, email, or personal identifiers from analytics.

When you book a strategy call

Calendly collects your name, email, and any information you provide in their intake form. That data goes to Calendly first, then to us. We use it to prepare for the call and follow up afterward — not to add you to marketing sequences.

When you email us

Email content goes to our Gmail/Google Workspace inbox. We retain emails as part of normal business correspondence. We don't add email senders to mailing lists without explicit opt-in.

When you become a client

Client engagements involve sharing significantly more data — site analytics access, content, sometimes CRM exports for attribution work. This is governed by the engagement contract you sign before any data exchange. Client data is treated as confidential and is not used for any purpose outside the engagement.

What data we do not collect

  • We don't sell or share data with third parties for marketing purposes
  • We don't use cookies for cross-site tracking or advertising
  • We don't run ad-network pixels (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads remarketing, etc.)
  • We don't fingerprint visitors or attempt to identify users across sessions without consent
  • We don't add visitors to email lists without explicit opt-in

Third-party services we use

The website and our operations rely on these third parties:

  • Google Analytics — anonymized traffic analytics
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive) — email and document storage
  • Calendly — booking system for strategy calls
  • Hostinger — web hosting (server logs include IP addresses, retained ~30 days)
  • Cloudflare (if active) — DNS proxy and security layer
  • Google Fonts — typography rendering
  • Slack / WhatsApp — client communication during engagements

Each of these has its own privacy policy. We've selected providers with strong privacy practices, but we don't control their internal data handling. If you have questions about how any specific provider handles your data, contact them directly.

How long we keep data

  • Analytics data — retained per Google Analytics defaults (typically 14–26 months)
  • Email correspondence — retained indefinitely as business records
  • Client engagement data — retained per the engagement contract; typically 12 months after engagement ends, then deleted unless retention is contractually required
  • Server logs — typically 30 days, controlled by hosting provider

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of any personal data we hold about you (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Object to processing of your data for any specific purpose
  • Withdraw consent for any data processing that's based on consent
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, email workwithus@digitalvikingz.com. We respond within 7 business days.

Cookies

This site uses minimal cookies:

  • Google Analytics cookies — anonymized traffic analytics, expire automatically per GA defaults

We don't use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking. If you want to disable Google Analytics cookies specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

International data transfers

Digital Vikingz operates from Pakistan. Some of our third-party providers (Google, Cloudflare, Calendly) are based in the United States or other regions. By using this website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred internationally.

Children

This website is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact us and we'll delete it immediately.

Changes to this policy

This policy is updated when our data practices change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the website or via email to active clients.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns: