Effective Date: 01. Jan. 2025
Yaraan (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when interacting with our website and services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly:
- Personal details such as name, email address, and contact information when you subscribe to our newsletters, comment on articles, or contact us.
- Content of any messages or inquiries you send through our website or other communication channels.
b. Information Collected Automatically:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on our site, and other analytical data.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic.
c. Third-Party Information:
We may receive information about you from social media platforms if you engage with our content on those platforms or link them to your Yaraan account.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and responding to inquiries.
- To analyze and understand how users interact with our website to improve functionality.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- To protect the security and integrity of our platform and user data.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our website or providing services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- Business Transfers: Your information may be transferred to a new entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. Your Rights and Choices
a. Access and Update:
You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal information. For assistance, please email editor@yaraan.com.
b. Opt-Out:
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in them or contacting us directly. However, you may still receive administrative communications.
c. Cookie Preferences:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Policy.
d. Data Deletion:
You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, so we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal information online.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: editor@yaraan.com
Thank you for trusting Yaraan with your personal information. Your privacy is our priority.