Privacy Policy
Welcome to AnsweringIslam.blog (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide
You may provide personal information when you post comments, subscribe, or communicate with the Site. This may include your name, email address, username, and any content you submit.
b) Information collected automatically
We automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and usage patterns. Cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies may also be used.
c) Third-party information
Third-party platforms you interact with (social sharing, embedded media, login systems, advertisers, analytics services) may collect information through their own tools. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for:
- Operating and maintaining the Site.
- Improving user experience and content quality.
- Analytics and performance measurement.
- Displaying personalised, contextual, or relevant content.
- Ensuring security, preventing abuse, and complying with legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, content delivery, security).
- Third parties when required for legal compliance or to protect safety.
- Successor entities in the event of organisational restructuring or transfer.
4. Cookies & Tracking
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, preferences, and performance. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Site may no longer function properly.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as accessing, updating, deleting, or restricting use of your personal information. You may also be able to opt out of certain data uses such as analytics or targeted advertising.
6. Data Retention
Information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary for website operation, analytics, security, or compliance purposes. Where appropriate, data may be anonymised.
7. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. By using the Site, you acknowledge that cross-border data transfers may occur.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the minimum age permitted by relevant laws. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. External Links
The Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute safety.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.