Last Updated: February 15, 2026
Important: This Privacy Policy explains how AlafdalNews ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information when you use our website and mobile application. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact Information: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- User-Generated Content: Comments, feedback, or messages you submit
- Communication Records: Records of your communications with us for customer support
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, referral sources
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Technical Data: Screen resolution, browser settings, language preferences
1.3 Analytics and Performance Data
- Website performance metrics
- User behavior patterns and preferences
- Error reports and crash logs (mobile app)
- Feature usage statistics
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal information for the following purposes:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Improve user experience and content
- Send newsletters and updates (with consent)
- Respond to inquiries
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use various tracking technologies including:
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Google AdSense: Advertising services and revenue generation
- Google Fonts: Web font hosting
4.2 Social Media Platforms
- Social media sharing buttons and plugins
- Embedded content from social platforms
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
5. Data Retention
- Analytics Data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Email Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact Records: 3 years from last communication
- Log Files: 12 months for security purposes
- User Comments: Indefinitely unless deletion is requested
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, and certification schemes.
7. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security updates and patches
- Secure server configurations
- Access controls and authentication
- Staff training on data protection
- Regular security assessments
- Incident response procedures
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on it
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Advertising and Marketing
You may opt-in to receive our newsletter and can unsubscribe at any time. You can opt-out of targeted advertising through:
- Google Ad Settings
- Browser privacy settings
- Industry opt-out tools (e.g., NAI, DAA)
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and notify users of significant changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Other applicable local privacy laws
13. Contact Information