PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

www.amanikhazaal.com

Effective date: 25th February 2024

  1. Introduction

Welcome to Amani Khazaal’s Food Blog, accessible at www.amanikhazaal.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

  1. Scope and Consent

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, including but not limited to, the information collected via our newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, and any related services, sales, marketing, or events. By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this policy.

  1. Information Collection

We collect various types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our website and services to you. This includes:

  • Personal Information: Information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and location, especially when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through the form.
  • Usage Data: Information on how the website is accessed and used, which may include details such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, our website pages that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.
  • Tracking & Cookies Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and hold certain information to enhance your user experience.
  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we take steps to remove such information and terminate the child’s account. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the provided contact details.

  1. Use of Information

The information we collect is used in various ways to provide and improve our service, including to:

  • Personalize your experience and meet your individual needs.
  • Provide customized advertisements, content, and information.
  • Improve our website based on your information and feedback.
  • Improve customer service and support needs.
  • Contact you via email for newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.
  1. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Your privacy is important to us. We share and disclose your information only in the following scenarios:

  • With Consent: We will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Amani Khazaal’s Food Blog when we have your consent to do so.
  • For External Processing: We provide personal information to our affiliates or other trusted businesses or persons to process it for us, based on our instructions and in compliance with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
  • For Legal Reasons: We will share personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside of Amani Khazaal’s Food Blog if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of the information is reasonably necessary to meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request, detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Amani Khazaal’s Food Blog, our users, or the public as required or permitted by law.
  1. International Transfer of Information

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside Australia and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to Australia and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Other tracking technologies are also used such as beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyse our website. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

  1. User Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you. These may include the right to access, modify, or delete the personal information we have collected from you. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data or request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

  1. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

  1. Security Measures

To protect your personal information, we implement a variety of security measures designed to maintain the safety of your personal data. These measures include technical, administrative, and physical safeguards aimed at protecting against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information. Despite our efforts, please be aware that no security measure is impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against interception or misuse. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

  1. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit.

  1. Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. We will use your name and email address to send the newsletter to you. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided in each newsletter or by contacting us directly. Please note that we may use third-party services to manage our newsletter and email campaigns, and your information will be processed by these service providers for the purpose of sending you email communications.

  1. Affiliate Links Disclosure

Our website participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. This section explains our practices regarding affiliate links and how they might involve the use of your information. We ensure transparency in every affiliate link, and we commit to recommending products based on their quality and relevance to our audience.

  1. GDPR Compliance

For users residing in the European Union, we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This section details your rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. It also explains our legal basis for processing your information and your right to complain to a supervisory authority in your country.

  1. Australian Privacy Principles Compliance

In alignment with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), we detail how we manage the personal information of Australian residents. This includes information on how we collect, use, disclose, and secure your personal data, as well as how you can access and correct your information or lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached.

  1. US Privacy Compliance

We address compliance with applicable US privacy laws, focusing on transparency, accountability, and users’ rights regarding their personal information. This section outlines how we collect, use, and share the personal information of users residing in the United States, along with how users can exercise their rights under specific state laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), if applicable.

  1. GCC Privacy Compliance

For users in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, this section outlines our practices in compliance with GCC privacy regulations. We describe how we collect, use, and protect the personal data of residents in GCC countries, emphasizing users’ rights to access and control their personal information.

  1. Canadian Privacy Compliance

This section is dedicated to our compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant Canadian privacy laws. It details the rights of Canadian residents regarding their personal information, including how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard their data, and the process for addressing complaints.

  1. Brazil LGPD Compliance

For Brazilian users, we comply with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD). This section explains the specific rights granted under the LGPD, such as the right to confirm the existence of processing, access to data, correction of incomplete or inaccurate data, anonymization, blocking or deletion of unnecessary data, and the right to information about public and private entities with which we share data.

  1. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. You will be notified of any significant changes to our Privacy Policy through the website or through direct communication where possible. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

  1. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, please contact us at:

  • Email: admin@amanikhazaal.com

We are committed to resolving complaints about our collection or use of your personal information. Individuals with inquiries or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy should first contact us at the provided contact information.

  1. Dispute Resolution

In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between you and our website regarding our handling of your personal information, we will do our best to resolve it. We will take reasonable steps to work through any privacy concerns you may have. For unresolved privacy or data use concerns that we have not addressed satisfactorily, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

  1. Compliance and Cooperation with Regulatory Authorities

We regularly review our compliance with this Privacy Policy and adhere to multiple jurisdictional laws and frameworks. We cooperate with the relevant regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, to resolve any complaints regarding the transfer of personal data that we cannot resolve with our users directly. This cooperation ensures we maintain a high standard of privacy protection across international borders.

  1. Effective Date and Acknowledgment

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 25th February 2024, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.