1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information processed through the Al-Wasselni website and its directory features and related services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide: We may collect information you provide when using the platform, including business listing information, profile details, review and rating content, contact information, and any communications or correspondence with us.
Account Data: Where applicable, we may collect and use information necessary to create and manage accounts and provide account-related features, including login and session information.
Technical and Usage Data: We may collect certain technical and usage information, such as device and browser type, IP address or related metadata, information about interactions with the website, and cookie and local storage settings, such as language preferences.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to operate the directory and platform, process business listing submissions, review and moderate content, protect the platform, improve user experience, provide support, analyze website usage and traffic, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, our processing of data may be based on your consent, the necessity of providing services you request, legitimate interests such as protecting and improving the platform, or applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Analytics and Cookies
Al-Wasselni uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website, including page views, device information, and traffic sources. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.
If advertising services such as Google AdSense are used in the future, additional cookies may be used to personalize advertisements and measure advertising performance. Visitors may be asked to provide consent for the use of such cookies where required by law.
You can control cookies through your internet browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information as reasonably necessary with service providers and partners that help us operate the platform and provide its services, such as website hosting providers, analytics services, security and protection services, technical service providers, and advertising partners where applicable.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share or disclose information when required by law, in response to valid legal proceedings or requests, or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, the rights or safety of users, or the security and integrity of the platform, including to prevent fraud or misuse.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including content moderation, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and maintaining platform security.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information processed through the platform. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should also use strong passwords and maintain the security of their devices and accounts.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable local laws, you may have rights concerning your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, as well as the right to object to certain processing activities and withdraw consent for certain types of processing where applicable.
To exercise any of your privacy rights, you may contact us using the contact information provided below.
10. Children’s Privacy
The platform is not intended for children where prohibited by law. If you believe that a child has provided personal information inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review the information and take appropriate action, including deleting it where required by law.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than the country where you reside through service providers that we use. Where required by law, we take reasonable safeguards consistent with applicable legal requirements.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective when posted on the website with a revised "Last updated" date.