Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 Sept, 2024

Egerin Inc. (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates Egerin.com, a Kurdish News Aggregator and Search Engine. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while providing the services available on our site. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how you can control it.

Who We Are

Egerin.com is operated by Egerin Inc., a company registered in Stockholm, Sweden. Our goal is to provide users with a comprehensive Kurdish news search engine and information portal.

Website: https://www.egerin.com
Contact Email: [email protected]
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We collect different types of personal data to provide and improve our services, ensuring you have a personalized experience on Egerin.com.

Data We Collect:

Personal Information: If you contact us via email or other methods, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your communication.
Browsing Data: Information like your IP address, browser type, device information, search terms used, and website interaction data (e.g., pages viewed) is collected for improving site performance.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. These small text files are stored on your browser and help us understand user behavior and preferences.

We collect this data for:

Improving User Experience: Optimizing search results and enhancing your interaction with our news aggregator and search engine.
Analyzing Trends: Helping us understand how visitors use our site to continually improve our services.
Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing support when necessary.

Comments

Our platform may allow users to leave comments on certain pages. When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form and the visitor’s IP address to help spam detection.

Media

If you upload images to the website, be aware that uploaded media files may be accessible by the public, depending on the site’s configuration. We recommend avoiding uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as others may be able to extract this information.

Contact Forms

If you reach out via contact forms on Egerin.com, we collect the data you provide (such as name and email address). This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use contact form submissions for marketing purposes.

Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

Functional Cookies: To ensure that the site operates smoothly and to store your preferences.
Analytical Cookies: To collect information about how visitors use our site. This data is anonymous and helps us understand user behavior.

You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features on our website.

Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools to help us understand visitor behavior. These services collect anonymized data such as the pages visited, how long users stay on the site, and how they interact with our search engine.

Provider: Google Analytics
Users can opt-out of analytics tracking by adjusting their cookie preferences or following the instructions provided in the analytics provider’s privacy policy.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with:

Service Providers: Companies that help us operate the website, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These partners are required to keep your data confidential.
Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information in response to legal requests.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise required by law.

Contact form submissions: 6 months
Analytics data: 1 year
User communications: As long as necessary to respond to queries or legal requirements

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
Opt-out: Opt-out of certain uses of your data, such as analytics tracking.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Where Your Data Is Sent

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If your data is transferred outside of the EU, it will be safeguarded by mechanisms such as Privacy Shield or standard contractual clauses to ensure that data protection standards are met.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the safety of your personal information. These include:

Encryption: Data in transit and at rest is protected using encryption technologies.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data.
Data Protection Training: Our staff are trained on data protection best practices.

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In the event of a data breach, we have procedures to:

Notify affected users within 72 hours.
Take steps to contain and rectify the breach.
Report the breach to relevant authorities if required by law.

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive anonymized data from third-party advertisers or analytics services that help us improve our website. No personally identifiable information is shared with these third parties.

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling based on personal data collected on our site.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

As of the effective date of this Privacy Policy, Egerin Inc. is not subject to any additional regulatory disclosure requirements. However, we comply with all applicable data protection laws in our operations.

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at:

Egerin Inc.
Stockholm, Sweden
Email: [email protected]