Effective Date: [Insert latest update date here]
Gulf Assistant values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data:
When you visit our site, we collect basic information through cookies and tracking technologies:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Location data (country/city, not precise GPS)
Voluntarily Provided Information:
We collect personal information only when you provide it voluntarily, such as:
- Your email address (when signing up for newsletters or contact forms)
- Feedback, comments, or messages submitted via the site
We do not collect sensitive personal data like passport numbers, ID card numbers, or official documents.
2. How We Use Your Data
- To improve site performance and functionality
- To understand user behavior and enhance user experience
- To send you relevant newsletters, updates, and alerts (only if you opted in)
- To respond to your questions or support requests
- We do not use your data for any purpose other than those stated above.
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Analyze how users interact with our content
- Maintain user sessions and preferences
- Serve targeted ads through third-party services like Google AdSense (when applicable)
You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some features of the site.
4. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.
We only share data with third-party service providers for analytics and site optimization (e.g., Google Analytics), and even then, only anonymized or aggregate data.
In rare cases, we may disclose your data:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights or respond to legal claims
- To prevent fraud or harm
5. Data Protection & Security
We use:
- SSL encryption for secure browsing
- Secure servers with limited access
- Regular website maintenance to prevent vulnerabilities
While we take every reasonable measure to protect your information, no website is 100% immune from cyber risks. We cannot guarantee complete security.
6. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from communications
- You can exercise these rights by contacting us at privacy@gulfassistant.com.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the site means you accept the new terms.