Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Oramin Gazette ("we", "our", "the Gazette") collects, stores, and uses information obtained through the functioning of the website at oramin.info and any correspondence directed to the editorial desk at [email protected].

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should not use this website.

This policy is subject to change. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

2. Information We Collect

The Gazette collects information in two ways: information provided directly by you, and information collected automatically when you visit the website.

2.1 Information You Provide

When you submit a message through the contact form on this website, or correspond with us directly by email, we receive the information you choose to provide. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not request or store payment details, national identity numbers, or sensitive personal data of any kind.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, our hosting provider's servers automatically log certain technical information. This may include your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit on the site, the time and date of your visit, and the referring URL. This information is used in aggregate to understand how readers use the website and to maintain the security and stability of the service.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect certain information about your browsing activity. Details of the cookies used are described in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected by the Gazette is used for the following purposes:

• —To respond to correspondence submitted through the contact form or by email
• —To analyse aggregate usage patterns and improve the editorial experience on the website
• —To maintain the security and proper functioning of the website
• —To comply with applicable legal requirements

The Gazette does not use personal information for automated profiling, targeted advertising, or any commercial purpose beyond the functioning of the editorial publication.

4. Information Sharing

The Gazette does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party. Information may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

• —With hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf under a data processing agreement
• —Where required by applicable law, court order, or government authority
• —To protect the rights or safety of the publication, its staff, or its readers where required

Any third-party service providers engaged by the Gazette are contractually required to handle personal data only as directed and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

5. Data Retention

Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for a period of up to twenty-four months from the date of receipt. Server logs are retained for up to twelve months. Where personal data is no longer required for the purpose for which it was collected, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Where a reader requests deletion of their personal information, the Gazette will action this request within thirty days, subject to any legal retention obligations.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights in relation to the personal information the Gazette holds about you. These may include:

• —The right to access personal information we hold about you
• —The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• —The right to request deletion of your personal information
• —The right to object to certain processing of your personal information
• —The right to data portability where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the editorial desk at [email protected]. We will respond to requests within thirty days.

7. Third-Party Links

Articles published on the Gazette may contain links to external websites and publications. The Gazette is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Readers are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external site they visit through a link on this publication.

The presence of a link to an external website does not constitute an endorsement of that website, its content, or its editorial practices by the Oramin Gazette.

8. Security

The Gazette takes reasonable technical measures to protect the personal information it holds. The website is served over HTTPS and access to correspondence data is restricted to the editorial team. No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and the Gazette cannot provide an absolute assurance of security.

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information held by the Gazette, affected individuals will be notified in accordance with applicable law.

9. Children

The Oramin Gazette is an editorial publication intended for adult readers. The website is not directed at individuals under the age of eighteen. The Gazette does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under eighteen years of age. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from an individual under eighteen, it will be deleted promptly.

10. Cookies

Details of the cookies used by the Oramin Gazette website are set out in our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings banner or by contacting us at [email protected].

11. Contact

Questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy should be directed to the editorial desk: