Who we are
This policy applies to The Gulf Herald at https://thegulfherald.com/. It explains what information we collect when you visit the site or get in touch with us, why we collect it, and the choices you have. When this policy says “we”, “us” or “our”, it means The Gulf Herald.
Information we collect
- Information you give us: when you use our contact form or email us, we receive your name, email address, organisation, your preferred way of being contacted, any phone number you add, and your message.
- Information collected automatically: like most websites, our servers record technical details such as your IP address, browser type, device, the pages you visit and the time of your visit.
- Cookies: small files stored by your browser. See "Cookies" below.
We do not ask readers to create accounts, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
How we use information
- To reply to your messages and handle your requests.
- To keep the site secure, prevent spam and abuse, and fix technical problems.
- To understand, in aggregate, which stories and sections readers use, so we can improve the site.
- To meet our legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
We use a small number of cookies that the site needs to work, for example to remember settings and to serve pages quickly. We may also use analytics cookies that tell us how the site is used in aggregate. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site will still work, although some features may be affected.
Press releases and content from partners
Some stories are press releases or content supplied by partners and third parties. They are labelled as such. Those organisations are responsible for what their content says and for any information they collect on their own websites.
Images and content from other websites
Some images and media on our pages are loaded from other websites, and stories may include embedded videos, posts or links. When your browser loads that content, the other website may receive information such as your IP address and may set its own cookies, just as if you had visited it directly. Their own privacy policies apply.
Who we share information with
We share information only with service providers who help us run the site, such as our hosting, security, caching and email providers, and only as much as they need to do that work. We may also disclose information if the law requires it, or to protect the rights and safety of our readers, our staff or the public.
How long we keep information
Messages you send us are kept for as long as we need them to deal with your request and any follow-up, and then deleted. Server logs and security records are kept for a limited period and then removed.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you, to ask us to correct or delete it, to object to or restrict how we use it, and to withdraw consent. To make a request, write to info@thegulfherald.com. We may need to confirm your identity before we act on it. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
International transfers
Our readers are worldwide and our service providers may process information in other countries. Where we transfer personal information, we take reasonable steps to make sure it stays protected.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information. No website can be completely secure, so please do not send sensitive personal information through our contact form or by email.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it last changed.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information: info@thegulfherald.com, or use our contact page.