PRIVACY POLICY - "KURDISTAN NEWS – Insights & Analysis"
Effective Date: [2023-10-23]
Update Date: [2025-08-12]
KURDISTAN NEWS – Insights & Analysis (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you access our website, use our services, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit articles, or contact us.
- Information provided in comments, messages, or contributions to our platform.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages you visit, time spent on our website, and referring links.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6).
1.3 Sensitive Data
We do not request or collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided by you (e.g., in interviews or story submissions). Such information will be handled with the highest confidentiality and security.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, improve, and personalize our services.
- Communicate with you regarding news, updates, and relevant content.
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your personal information include:
- Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or voluntarily provide information.
- Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our services.
- Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information only with:
- Trusted service providers who help us operate our website and services.
- Legal authorities when required by law or in response to lawful requests.
- Collaborating media or research partners, but only with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality.
- Analyze website traffic.
- Store your preferences.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our site.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Object to certain processing activities.
- File a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [info@kurdistan.news].
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
KURDISTAN NEWS – INSIGHTS & ANALYSIS
Email: [info@kurdistan.news]
Website: [https://www.kurdistan.news]
