Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Arahaz is the data controller for personal data processed through this website. For privacy requests or questions, use editorial support channels available on the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account data: email address, display name, avatar URL, auth provider metadata.
• Profile and interaction data: comments, votes, reports, saved articles, preferences.
• Subscription data: newsletter email, selected categories/topics, and consent records.
• Technical and analytics data: device/browser information, IP-derived region, usage events, page interactions, and performance diagnostics.

3. How We Use Information

• Provide and maintain site functionality and account features.
• Operate community tools such as comments, moderation, and abuse prevention.
• Deliver topic-based newsletters and service communications.
• Improve editorial relevance, product quality, reliability, and security.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our platform policies.

4. Legal Bases (where applicable)

Depending on your location, we process data under one or more legal bases: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal compliance obligations.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar storage technologies for authentication, session continuity, analytics, and core functionality. You can manage cookie behavior through browser settings, but some features may not work correctly if essential cookies are disabled.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with service providers that support core infrastructure and operations (for example hosting, analytics, auth, messaging, and email delivery), and where required by law or to protect rights, safety, and platform integrity.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as reasonably necessary for product operations, legal obligations, dispute resolution, security, and fraud-prevention purposes. Retention periods vary by data category and applicable law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to your jurisdiction, you may request access, correction, deletion, portability, and restriction or objection to certain processing. You can also unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via unsubscribe links or account controls when available.

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in countries other than your own. When applicable, we apply contractual and organizational safeguards intended to support lawful cross-border data handling.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. No internet transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

11. Children's Privacy

Arahaz is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be reflected by revising the “Last updated” date and, when appropriate, through additional notices.