1. Introduction
Welcome to The Muslim Press, (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected through our website https://www.themuslimpress.com and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
As a news aggregator, we collect and display content from multiple sources via RSS feeds, APIs, or other methods. We also provide links to third-party news websites. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
We understand that privacy is a fundamental right and take your concerns seriously. Our practices are designed to provide transparency, accountability, and user control. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
This policy applies to users across the globe, including residents of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), the United States (including California), Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions with privacy laws. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
– Account Information: When you register for an account or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name, email address, country of residence, and login credentials.
– Subscription Details: If you choose a paid subscription, we collect billing information such as your payment method, billing address, and transaction history.
– Content Submissions: If you participate in comment threads, forums, or submit articles, we collect your contributions, metadata, and profile information.
– Customer Support: When you contact support, we collect information related to your inquiry and our response.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
– Device and Usage Information: We automatically collect data about your browser type, device identifiers, operating system, access times, referring URLs, and how you interact with our services.
– Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, remember your preferences, and gather usage statistics.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
– Social Media: If you connect using third-party platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook), we collect public profile data and account ID.
– Advertising Networks: We may receive anonymized data regarding your preferences and behavior from our advertising partners.
– Analytics Providers: We utilize tools like Google Analytics to collect aggregated statistics and improve website performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
– Service Delivery: To provide and personalize access to news content, services, and features.
– Account Management: To create, manage, and maintain your account and subscription.
– Communications: To send important service-related notifications and, with your consent, newsletters, promotions, and updates.
– Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on your interests and reading history.
– Analytics: To understand user behavior and trends to improve our products and user experience.
– Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
– Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including law enforcement requests and dispute resolution.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA/UK Users)
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
– Consent: We will obtain your explicit consent before sending marketing communications or using non-essential cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: We process data to fulfill our contractual obligations, such as providing access to your subscription.
– Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with legal responsibilities, such as tax reporting or responding to authorities.
– Legitimate Interests: We may process data to analyze usage patterns, prevent fraud, and improve service delivery, provided such interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with the following categories of third parties, where necessary:
– Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our business, including hosting providers, email delivery services, payment processors, and analytics providers.
– Advertising and Marketing Partners: Third parties who assist in delivering advertisements tailored to your interests (with consent where required).
– Affiliates: Entities within our corporate family for the purposes of centralized services, data analysis, and corporate reporting.
– Legal Authorities: We may share data when required by law, in response to legal proceedings, or to protect our rights and property.
– Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a successor entity.
6. International Data Transfers
We operate globally, which means your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from countries outside of your jurisdiction, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
To ensure your data is adequately protected, we implement one or more of the following safeguards:
– Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or the UK ICO.
– Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) within our corporate group where applicable.
– Contracts with third-party service providers that require them to follow strict data protection and security standards.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
– Right to Access: Request details of the personal data we hold.
– Right to Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
– Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit the use of your information.
– Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
– Right to Object: Object to data processing based on our legitimate interests.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.
California Residents (CCPA)
– Right to Know: Understand what data is collected and shared.
– Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
– Right to Opt-Out: Decline the sale of personal data.
– Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service regardless of exercising your privacy rights.
Other Jurisdictions
– Similar rights may be available under Canadian, Australian, or other privacy laws.
To exercise your rights, email privacy@example.com or submit a request through our Privacy Request Form. We may ask for verification of identity before processing requests.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:
– Provide the services you requested
– Fulfill legal and contractual obligations
– Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
– Comply with applicable data retention laws
Once retention is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize your data in accordance with our data retention policies.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality such as login and subscriptions.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance your user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
– Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site through aggregated statistics.
– Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings panel or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal data should contact us immediately at privacy@example.com.
11. Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. These include:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
– Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
– Access controls and user authentication protocols
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or services. Clicking on these links 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 practices.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.
If the changes are significant, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
The Muslim Press
Privacy Officer
Email: : privacy@themuslimpress.com
We are committed to resolving complaints and ensuring that your privacy concerns are addressed appropriately.