Privacy Policy

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English Version: Privacy Policy for ALKhbr

At ALKhbr, we respect your privacy and handle your data with full responsibility. This policy clearly explains what we collect about you when using the site, how we use it, how we protect it, and what your rights and options are, in compliance with data protection laws and the requirements of advertising partners.

1) What Data Do We Collect?

We collect two types of data: data you provide directly and technical data generated automatically from your use of the site.

  • First: Data You Provide Yourself
    • Name and email address when registering or subscribing to the newsletter.
    • Account data such as username and password (stored encrypted and securely).
    • Content of comments, replies, and interactions you post on the site.
    • Any messages you send us via contact forms or email.
  • Second: Technical and Statistical Data (Internal System)
    • IP address, browser type, device, and operating system.
    • Browsing logs: pages you visit, duration of stay, and referral source (search engine, social media, or direct).
    • This data is collected through the site's own internal analytics system (Internal Analytics) to ensure accurate metrics and to avoid sharing your detailed data with external parties for unauthorized tracking purposes.

2) Why Do We Use This Data?

We use the data for specific operational purposes:

  • Operating the site and improving speed, performance, and user experience.
  • Managing accounts, verifying identity, and publishing comments.
  • Sending newsletters and important notifications (if you have subscribed).
  • Understanding visitor behavior through aggregated statistics to develop content.
  • Protecting the site from hacking attempts, spam, and fraud.

3) Accounts and Comments

  • When creating an account, your username may be publicly displayed next to your comments.
  • You are responsible for the content you share, and we reserve the right to review or delete comments that violate our policies.

4) Cookies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to improve the site's functionality. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for login and session maintenance.
  • Performance Cookies: To understand how you browse the site via our statistical system.
  • Advertising Cookies (Third-Party): Used to show ads relevant to your interests.

You can disable cookies from your browser settings, but this may affect some site functions such as automatic login.

5) Google AdSense and Third-Party Network Advertisements

This site relies on advertisements for funding. Please note the following regarding our advertising partners (such as Google):

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.
  • Using advertising cookies, Google and its partners may show ads to users based on their visits to our site and/or other sites across the internet.
  • Cookies from other advertising companies may be used to evaluate and personalize ad effectiveness.
  • User Choice: Users can disable personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

6) Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data only in the following cases:

  • With technical service providers (hosting, security) to ensure site operation.
  • Aggregated (non-personal) data with advertisers for reporting purposes.
  • When required by law (such as official investigations).

7) Data Protection

We take strict security measures (such as SSL/HTTPS encryption and password encryption) to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no internet data transmission is 100% secure, and we continuously update our security systems.

8) Data Retention Period

We retain your account data as long as it is active. Technical logs are kept for limited periods for analysis and security purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymized.

9) Your Rights and Choices

  • You can modify your personal data from your account settings.
  • You can request the permanent deletion of your account and data by contacting us.
  • You can unsubscribe from the newsletter via the link provided in the messages.

10) External Links

The site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and advise you to review their policies.

11) Modifications

We may update this policy to comply with legal or technical changes. The new update date will be published at the top of this page.

12) Contact Us

For any privacy inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]