Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Safah S̱iyāhī (“we”, “our”, “us”). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit https://safahsiyahi.com (the “Website”).
By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Safah Siyahi is a personal creative space that publishes poetry, prose, reflections, and related artistic work. We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only limited information to help the website function smoothly.
(a) Information you provide voluntarily:
- When you subscribe to newsletters, comment on posts, or contact us via forms, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.
- If you make a purchase (e.g., poetry book or merchandise), we may collect billing and shipping details, processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
(b) Automatically collected information:
When you browse the site, we may collect:
- Device and browser information (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
- Cookies and similar technologies to understand site traffic, remember preferences, and improve experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your messages or inquiries.
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in).
- Improve website content, layout, and reader experience.
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Process any orders or donations securely.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
This website uses cookies (small files stored on your device) to personalize your visit and track performance.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this data though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools such as:
- Google Analytics – to measure website traffic.
- Google Analytics – to measure website traffic.
- Payment processors – if you sell poetry, e-books, or merchandise.
These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before using those features.
6. Content and Copyright
All poems, essays, and creative works published on Safah Siyahi are the intellectual property of the author unless otherwise stated.
Visitors may not reproduce, distribute, or use any material without prior written consent.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access or request deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for newsletters or cookies.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
To exercise these rights, please email [your contact email] with your request.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your data. However, no online platform is completely secure — so please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in comments or public submissions.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the website means you accept those changes.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: