Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to ALKOFIYA.

ALKOFIYA (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://alkoofiya.net/ (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit or use our Website.

By accessing or using ALKOFIYA, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Who We Are

ALKOFIYA is an independent Palestinian news and media website based in Gaza, Palestine.

The Website is operated by:

Ahmed Shameya
Email: awshsh@gmail.com
Website: https://alkoofiya.net/

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us using the email address above.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain technical information automatically when you use the Website.

3.1 Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may collect:

Your name
Your email address
Your phone number, if voluntarily provided
Information contained in messages or inquiries you send to us
Information voluntarily provided when subscribing to communications
Other information you voluntarily submit through forms or communications

You are generally not required to provide personal information simply to browse the Website.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit ALKOFIYA, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Language preferences
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Approximate geographic information
Referring website or source
Time spent on pages
General usage and interaction information

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

ALKOFIYA uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, improve performance, understand visitor behavior, and support advertising.

Cookies may be used to:

Keep the Website functioning properly
Remember preferences and settings
Understand how visitors use the Website
Improve Website performance
Measure traffic and audience engagement
Support advertising and marketing activities

Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for certain Website functions and security.

Preference Cookies: These cookies may remember settings and preferences.

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website.

Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be used by third-party advertising providers to display advertisements that may be relevant to visitors.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some Website functionality.

5. Google Analytics

ALKOFIYA uses Google Analytics to understand Website traffic and visitor behavior.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

Device and browser information
Approximate geographic location
Pages visited
Traffic sources
Time spent on the Website
General interaction with the Website

We use this information to analyze Website performance, understand our audience, and improve our content and services.

Google may process information in accordance with its own privacy policy and terms.

6. Advertising

ALKOFIYA may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks.

Advertising providers may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to display advertisements, measure advertising performance, limit repeated advertisements, and provide advertising that may be relevant to users.

Third-party advertising providers operate under their own privacy policies and terms of service.

ALKOFIYA does not directly control the information collected by independent third-party advertising providers.

7. Social Media

ALKOFIYA maintains social media accounts and may provide links, widgets, or embedded content from social media platforms, including:

Instagram
Facebook
X
YouTube
Telegram

When you interact with social media content, widgets, or links, the relevant social media platform may collect information about your activity.

Your interactions with these platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service.

8. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the Website
Publish and provide news and information
Respond to inquiries and communications
Improve Website functionality and performance
Understand Website traffic and audience behavior
Monitor and analyze Website usage
Detect, prevent, and address technical or security problems
Protect the Website and its users
Provide newsletters or communications when requested
Support advertising and Website revenue activities
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Protect our rights and enforce our policies

9. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable, we may process personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent
A service or response requested by you
Our legitimate interests, including operating and improving the Website
Compliance with legal obligations

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent where applicable.

10. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information as a standalone commercial product.

We may share information in limited circumstances with:

Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Advertising providers
Website security and technical service providers
Email and communication service providers
Social media platforms when you interact with their features
Professional advisers where reasonably necessary
Government authorities where required by law

Third-party service providers may process information on our behalf to provide services necessary for operating the Website.

11. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers used by ALKOFIYA may process or store information on servers located outside your country.

Information collected through the Website may therefore be transferred to and processed in other countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Where required by applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are applied to such transfers.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

The retention period may depend on the nature of the information, the purpose for which it was collected, legal requirements, security requirements, and the need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

13. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

14. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to websites, services, or platforms operated by third parties.

These websites have their own privacy policies and terms. ALKOFIYA is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

15. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to request access to personal information
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of personal information
The right to object to certain processing
The right to restrict certain processing
The right to request data portability where applicable
The right to withdraw consent where applicable
The right to lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority

To exercise an applicable privacy right, contact us at:

awshsh@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

16. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, these rights may include requesting information about personal data collected about you, requesting deletion of certain personal information, and exercising other applicable rights.

ALKOFIYA does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

To submit a privacy request, contact: awshsh@gmail.com

17. European Economic Area and UK Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable data protection legislation, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.

These may include rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, or transfer personal information, subject to applicable legal limitations.

You may contact us at: awshsh@gmail.com

18. Children’s Privacy

ALKOFIYA is a general-interest news and information website.

We do not knowingly request or intentionally collect personal information from children for the purpose of creating accounts or providing services.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us at: awshsh@gmail.com

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in circumstances where it should not have been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

19. News Content and User-Submitted Information

If you voluntarily contact ALKOFIYA by email or through social media, information you provide may be used to respond to your communication or, where appropriate and lawful, to investigate or report a news story.

Please do not send confidential, highly sensitive, or unnecessary personal information unless it is required for your communication with us.

Where user-submitted material is considered for publication, ALKOFIYA may use it in accordance with applicable law and any agreement or permission provided by the contributor.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our Website, services, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way ALKOFIYA handles personal information, please contact:

Ahmed Shameya
ALKOFIYA
Email: awshsh@gmail.com
Website: https://alkoofiya.net/

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate privacy inquiries.

Last Updated: August 13, 2026