Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Arabic Poetry ("we," "us," "our," or "Platform"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you access or use our platform, whether as a registered user or visitor.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our services:

• Account Information: Name, username, email address, password (encrypted), and profile photo.
• Poetry Submissions: Poems, audio recordings, translations, and related metadata you submit to the Platform.
• User Content: Comments, replies, likes, favorites, playlists, and other interactions with content.
• Communications: Messages, emails, or other communications you send to us or other users.
• Profile Information: Optional biographical information, interests, and preferences you add to your profile.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, unique device identifiers.
• Usage Information: Pages viewed, poems listened to, time spent on pages, search queries, click patterns, and feature usage.
• Location Information: Approximate location based on IP address (city and country level).
• Log Data: IP address, access times, browser information, referring URLs, and crash reports.
• Audio Playback Data: Which poems you listen to, playback duration, and listening preferences.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

• Social Media: If you connect your account with social media platforms, we may receive profile information according to your privacy settings on those platforms.
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated or de-identified data from analytics services to understand user behavior and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing and Improving Services

• Create, manage, and authenticate your account.
• Display your poetry submissions and user profile.
• Enable audio playback, synchronization features, and other platform functionality.
• Personalize your experience and provide content recommendations.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve and optimize the Platform.
• Develop new features and services.

3.2 Communication

• Send you account-related notifications (e.g., password resets, account changes).
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent).
• Notify you of new features, submissions, or community activity.

3.3 Safety, Security, and Legal Compliance

• Protect the security and integrity of the Platform.
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines.
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

3.4 Marketing and Promotion

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Content

Content you post publicly (poetry, comments, profile information) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform, such as:

• Cloud hosting and storage providers.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs) for audio streaming.
• Email service providers.
• Analytics and performance monitoring services.
• Customer support tools.

These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may only use your information to provide services to us.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal processes, court orders, or government requests.
• Enforcement of our Terms of Service.
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
• Investigation of fraud, security issues, or other illegal activity.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, sale, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and your options.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) to enhance your experience and collect information about your use of the Platform.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Required for basic platform functionality, such as login and session management.
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how users interact with the Platform to improve performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences, such as language, audio settings, and theme choices.
Advertising Cookies	Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness (if applicable).

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

For more information on managing cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

5.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to interpret them.

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6.1 Security Measures

• Encryption: We use HTTPS/TLS encryption to secure data in transit. Passwords are hashed and encrypted.
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.
• Secure Infrastructure: We use reputable cloud hosting providers with robust security practices.
• Regular Monitoring: We monitor our systems for vulnerabilities and security threats.
• Incident Response: We have procedures in place to respond to data breaches and security incidents.

6.2 Limitations

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

If you become aware of any security breach or unauthorized access, please contact us immediately at info@thearabicpoetry.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7.1 Retention Periods

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active. After account deletion, we retain certain information for legal and backup purposes for up to 90 days.
• User Content: Poetry submissions and comments remain on the Platform unless you request deletion. We may retain archived copies for backup and legal purposes.
• Usage Logs: Typically retained for 12-24 months for analytics and security purposes.
• Communications: Support emails and inquiries are retained for up to 3 years for record-keeping.

7.2 Deletion and Anonymization

When we no longer need your data, we securely delete or anonymize it. Anonymized data (which cannot identify you personally) may be retained indefinitely for research and analytics.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and others.

8.1 Access and Portability

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

8.2 Correction and Deletion

• Right to Correction: You can update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings.
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal data (subject to legal obligations and technical limitations).

8.3 Objection and Restriction

• Right to Object: You can object to certain processing of your data, such as for marketing purposes.
• Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.

8.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by updating your email preferences in your account settings. Note that you will still receive essential account-related communications.

8.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thearabicpoetry.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

We may ask for verification of your identity before processing requests to ensure security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Arabic Poetry is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are under 13, please do not use the Platform or provide any personal information. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

If you believe we may have information from a child under 13, please contact us at info@thearabicpoetry.com.

9.1 Parental Controls

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us can contact us to request deletion.

10. International Data Transfers

The Arabic Poetry operates globally. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. When we transfer your data internationally, we take steps to ensure adequate protection, including:

• Using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
• Relying on adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities.
• Implementing appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to other countries as described in this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
• Post a notice on the Platform or send an email notification for material changes.

Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Arabic Poetry
Email: info@thearabicpoetry.com

We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries promptly and work to address any concerns you may have.