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Privacy Policy for Abualu
Effective Date: [08-12-2024]
At Abualu, we respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains the data we collect, how we use it, and your rights concerning your information when you visit our website.
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website:
- We collect the information entered in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to aid spam detection.
- An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will appear publicly with your comment. For more details, view the Gravatar Privacy Policy.
2. Media
If you upload images to Abualu:
- Please avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract this information from uploaded files.
3. Cookies
a. Comment Cookies:
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will last one year.
b. Login Cookies:
When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie will check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie doesn’t store personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in:
- Login cookies are stored for two days or two weeks if you select “Remember Me.”
- Screen preference cookies last one year.
c. Editing Cookies:
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will save the post ID for one day. It doesn’t include personal data.
4. Embedded Content
Articles on Abualu may include embedded content (e.g., videos or images) from third-party websites.
- These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions with the content, especially if you are logged into their accounts.
5. Data Sharing
Password Resets:
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email sent for this purpose.
6. Data Retention
- Comments: Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline moderation and follow-ups.
- Registered Users: If you register on our website, we store the personal information provided in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete this information at any time (except for usernames). Website administrators can also access and edit your data.
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments on Abualu, you can:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we delete your personal data, excluding information retained for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
To make a request, contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Processing
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services to enhance site security and usability.
For any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, Sultan Muzaffar Road, near the Erbil State Government Office
Thank you for trusting Abualu with your data!
