PRIVACY
1. Introduction
At Shababtimes, we place the utmost importance on protecting our users’ privacy and safeguarding the confidentiality of their data.We are committed to applying the highest standards of personal data protection and ensuring that it is used only for authorized purposes, in compliance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain and relevant international regulations.
2. Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to all data collected through:
- The official website.
- Mobile applications.
- Digital platforms (social media channels).
- Surveys and direct communications.
3. Data We Collect
- Identity Data: Name, email address, phone number (when subscribing or contacting us).
- Usage Data: Pages most visited, device and browser type.
- Voluntary Data: Any information provided by users through surveys or forms.
4. How We Use the Data
- To improve the quality of services offered to our users.
- To personalize content according to audience interests.
- To communicate with users when necessary (notifications, alerts, or updates).
5. Data Protection and Security
- Use of encryption technologies to store and transfer data.
- Restricted access to data, limited to authorized Shababtimes team members only.
- Regular security reviews to ensure system protection.
6. User Rights
Users have the right to:
- Access their stored personal data.
- Request modification or update of their information.
- Request data deletion at any time.
- Refuse the use of their data for marketing purposes.
- Ensure their data will not be shared with third parties without consent, unless legally required.
- Benefit from internal reports and general statistics that do not reveal individual identities.
7. Data Retention
Shababtimes retains data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above. Afterwards, data is securely and permanently deleted.
8. Our Commitments
Shababtimes is committed to applying this policy, reviewing it, and updating it regularly in line with best practices and international standards in data protection.
Contact Us
For inquiries, please contact the Shababtimes team at:
