Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Website: www.TheVoiceOfPalestine.com
Welcome to The Voice of Palestine. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience for all our users, visitors, contributors, and partners. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website at www.TheVoiceOfPalestine.com.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our services.
1. Who We Are
The Voice of Palestine is a digital media and advocacy platform dedicated to sharing news, stories, and narratives from Palestine. Our mission includes promoting awareness, education, and community engagement around the Palestinian struggle for freedom, human rights, and justice.
We operate globally but are committed to compliance with local and international privacy regulations.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to deliver a better experience and improve our platform.
2.1 Personal Information
This may include:
Full name
Email address
Country and city of residence
Social media profiles (if submitted)
Contact information (phone number, only when necessary for collaboration or events)
User-submitted content (comments, feedback, media, stories, etc.)
2.2 Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data includes:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device information
Pages visited and duration
Referring website
Cookies and tracking pixels
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To provide and manage access to our content
To personalize user experience
To respond to inquiries, comments, or feedback
To send newsletters, updates, and relevant information (only if subscribed)
To improve website functionality and user interface
To manage events, collaborations, and contributor programs
To ensure security and protect against fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. These may be used to:
Remember preferences and settings
Analyze user behavior and traffic
Deliver relevant content and ads (if applicable)
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools and platforms to:
Analyze website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
Manage email campaigns (e.g., Mailchimp, Sendinblue)
Host video or media content (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
Process donations or payments (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We do not share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.
6. User-Generated Content
If you submit articles, media, comments, or testimonials to The Voice of Palestine, please note:
Your name and/or username may be publicly displayed with your content
Your content may be edited for clarity or formatting
You grant us a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute your submitted content
You are responsible for the legality and originality of your submission
7. How We Protect Your Information
We take privacy and data protection seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures including:
SSL encryption
Secure hosting environments
Limited internal access to personal data
Regular security monitoring
Despite our best efforts, no online platform is 100% secure. Please exercise caution when submitting sensitive information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
The right to access your data
The right to correct or update your data
The right to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
The right to object to or restrict data processing
The right to data portability
The right to withdraw consent (for newsletters, etc.)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@thevoiceofpalestine.com
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
User-submitted content may remain on our platform indefinitely unless a removal request is made and approved.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Voice of Palestine does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 (or applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside our primary hosting location, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in a country with different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
The Voice of Palestine Team
📧 privacy@thevoiceofpalestine.com
🌐 www.TheVoiceOfPalestine.com
✅ Transparency, Trust, and Respect
At The Voice of Palestine, we believe that privacy is a human right. We are committed to building a platform grounded in dignity, security, and ethical use of information. Thank you for trusting us to share your stories and support the voices of Palestine.