Introduction
Welcome to Ek Awaz News (ایک آواز نیوز), accessible at ekawaznews.github.io. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using Ek Awaz News, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, IP address, and referring URL
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience
- Comments and Feedback: Name and email address when you submit comments or feedback
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Social Sharing: Information shared through social media buttons on our site
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as passwords, financial data, or government identification numbers.
How We Use Your Information
Ek Awaz News uses collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our news platform
- To improve, personalize, and expand our website content
- To understand and analyze how you use our website
- To develop new features, products, and services
- To send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribed)
- To respond to your comments, questions, and feedback
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as dark/light mode
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website (e.g., Firebase, Cloudinary)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition
All service providers we work with are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and regular security reviews to protect your data. Our website is served over HTTPS to ensure encrypted communication between your browser and our servers.
Children's Privacy
Ek Awaz News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Cookie Control: Control cookie settings through your browser
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ekawaznews24@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: ekawaznews24@gmail.com
Website: ekawaznews.github.io
Response time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.