Privacy Policy for Bridging Somaliland News Media
Effective Date: March 31, 2025
Welcome to Bridging Somaliland News Media (“we”, “our”, “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://bridgingsomaliland.com , a digital news media platform.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information, including:
• Personal Data: Name, email address, and any other information submitted through contact forms, comment sections, or newsletter subscriptions.
• Non-Personal Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device type, pages viewed, and time spent on pages.
This information helps us understand our audience and improve our content and services.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Cookies may store preferences and session information.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of our site may not function properly without them.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Our website displays ads served by Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks.
• Google uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
• Third-party vendors may also use cookies. You can learn more and opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
These cookies do not collect personal information such as your name or email address.
4. Email Subscriptions and Contact Forms
If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through a form, we collect your email address and any other voluntarily submitted information.
We use this information to:
• Send you updates, newsletters, or announcements
• Respond to your inquiries
• Improve our service and communication
You can unsubscribe at any time to “unsubscribe” in the link in any of our emails.
5. Embedded Content and External Links
Our news articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Twitter posts) and links to external sites.
These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
6. Analytics
We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about our visitors’ behavior and demographics. This helps us improve our reporting, layout, and user experience.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure.
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8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
• Access or correct your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
bridgingsomaliland.com
Email: editor@bridgingsomaliland.com
Website: https://bridgingsomaliland@gmail.com
