Privacy Policy – HornPost.com
Effective Date: [2025]
HornPost.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding personal data when you access or use our website.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://hornpost.com
HornPost.com is an independent digital news platform based in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Contact Information:
Email: news@hornpost.com
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We may collect and process the following types of data:
a. Personal Information
- Name and email address (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
b. Non-Personal Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
Purpose of Collection
We collect data to:
- Respond to inquiries and feedback
- Improve website performance and content
- Provide updates or newsletters (only with user consent)
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We only process personal data where we have a legal basis, including user consent or legitimate interest.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service. You can review their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
4. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images.
5. Contact Forms
If you contact us via forms:
- We collect your name, email, and message content
- Data is retained for customer service purposes only
- We do not use this data for marketing unless explicitly agreed
6. Cookies
HornPost.com uses cookies to enhance user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: For site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: To understand user behavior
- Preference Cookies: To remember user settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Analytics
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand website usage.
These tools may collect anonymized data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent
- Device information
Users can opt out via browser settings or Google Analytics opt-out tools.
8. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly.
These websites may:
- Collect your data
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction
9. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share limited data with:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Spam detection services
Data may also be disclosed if required by law.
10. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: retained indefinitely
- Contact form submissions: up to 6–12 months
- Analytics data: typically up to 12 months
Users can request deletion at any time (see Section 11).
11. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data
To exercise your rights, contact us at: news@hornpost.com
12. Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be processed outside your country (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics providers).
We ensure that such transfers comply with international data protection standards.
13. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate security measures, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- Encryption where applicable
- Restricted access to personal data
14. Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we will:
- Investigate immediately
- Notify affected users if necessary
- Report to relevant authorities where required
15. Third-Party Data Sources
We may receive limited data from:
- Social media platforms (if users interact with our content)
- Analytics providers
16. Automated Decision-Making
HornPost.com does not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects users.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
18. Contact Us
For any privacy-related concerns:
Email: news@hornpost.com
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
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Location: Vancouver BC Canada
WhatsApp: +1 7783828602
Email: info@hornpost.com
