Plain-language summary: We collect your name and email only when you choose to share it (downloads, contact forms, newsletter). We use analytics tools to understand how the site is used — but only after you consent. You can withdraw consent or request deletion of your data at any time.
Who we are
This website (osamaelemary.net) is operated by Osama Elemary, a Museum Strategy Consultant, Writer, and Speaker.
For the purposes of data protection law, Osama Elemary is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website.
Contact: osama.el@moqtana.sa
What data we collect
Data you provide directly
| Source | Data collected |
|---|---|
| Contact form | Name, email address, message |
| Resource download gate | Name, email address, job title, organisation (optional) |
| Newsletter sign-up | Email address |
| Service enquiry form | Name, email address, organisation, message |
Data collected automatically
When you visit the site we may collect the following — only after you grant consent:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search query that brought you here
- Browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/city)
- UTM campaign parameters (e.g.
utm_source,utm_medium) appended to the URL you arrived from
Why we collect it
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to enquiries and service requests | Legitimate interest / contract performance |
| Delivering downloadable resources you requested | Contract performance |
| Sending the newsletter you subscribed to | Consent (you can unsubscribe at any time) |
| Understanding how visitors use the site (analytics) | Consent (via cookie banner) |
| Running future advertising campaigns | Consent (via cookie banner — marketing category) |
| Understanding which marketing channels bring visitors | Legitimate interest (attribution analytics) |
Cookies & tracking
We use a cookie consent banner. No optional cookies are set until you choose to accept them.
Your preference is stored in your browser under the key oe_consent_v2 for 365 days.
Essential (always active)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
oe_consent_v2 |
Stores your cookie consent preference | 365 days |
Analytics (requires consent)
| Service | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Page views, engagement, conversion events | Google LLC (USA) |
| Microsoft Clarity | Session recordings and heatmaps (selected pages only) | Microsoft (USA) |
Marketing (requires consent)
| Service | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | Audience building for future advertising campaigns | LinkedIn Ireland (EU) |
All optional cookies are loaded through Google Tag Manager (GTM-THQ47VPS) and are injected only after consent is granted.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.
Third-party services
| Service | Role | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database — stores form submissions, subscribers, downloads | supabase.com/privacy |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management container | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics 4 | Web analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Microsoft Clarity | Heatmaps & session recordings | privacy.microsoft.com |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | Marketing audience (future campaigns) | linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| EmailJS | Sends email notifications when forms are submitted | emailjs.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Hostinger | Website hosting | hostinger.com/privacy-policy |
| Google Fonts | Typeface delivery (Cormorant Garamond, Inter) | policies.google.com/privacy |
We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
How long we keep data
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 2 years from submission |
| Download gate records (name, email, job) | 2 years from submission |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
| Attribution data (UTM, referrer) | 1 year from submission |
| Analytics data (GA4) | 14 months (Google's default retention) |
Data is deleted or anonymised once the retention period expires.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Deletion — ask us to erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction — ask us to stop processing your data in certain ways
- Portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time for analytics/marketing cookies or newsletter
To exercise any right, email osama.el@moqtana.sa with the subject line "Data Request". We will respond within 30 days.
Saudi Arabia (PDPL)
If you are located in Saudi Arabia, this policy complies with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) issued by Royal Decree M/19 and overseen by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). You may submit a complaint to SDAIA if you believe your rights have been violated.
European Union (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
International data transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own (including the United States) by the third-party services listed above. Where this occurs, transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or the service provider's compliance with applicable data transfer frameworks.
Children
This website is intended for professionals and is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data through this site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects when it was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:
Get in touch
We are happy to answer any questions about your privacy or your data.
osama.el@moqtana.sa