Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://iran.154news.com (hereafter referred to as “Iran,” “we,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in accordance with various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal information
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA)
Utah’s User Choice and Consent Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparency and Accountabilty Data Protection Act (CTDPA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

Scope

This Privacy Policy is applicable to all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

Our official website at https://iran.154news.com
Any mobile applications or software developed and maintained by us
Online services and products offered through our platform

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessed through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, which we encourage you to review before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This policy outlines the ways in which your personal data is processed when:

You use our applications and services as an authorized user, including logging in, creating or updating profiles, and utilizing our features.
You visit our websites linked to this Privacy Policy, where we may collect information about your browsing behavior.
We communicate with you via emails, newsletters, phone calls, or text messages (SMS), providing updates, promotions, or support.

Personal Data Collection

We gather various types of personal data to enhance user experiences and deliver tailored services. The categories of data collected include:

Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as usernames, passwords, email addresses, and profile pictures.
Payment Information: Credit or debit card details, billing addresses, and transaction records for processing payments and managing subscriptions.
Financial Information: Bank account information, investment portfolios, or other financial data if you choose to share it.
Purchase Information: Items purchased, order history, and related details from our e-commerce platform.
Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers (UDIDs), IP addresses, and mobile phone numbers for service provision and analytics.
Location Data: Your geographical location information, which we may collect through GPS services or other location-based technologies.
Feedback and Reviews: Comments, suggestions, and reviews you provide to help us improve our products and services.
Social Media Information: If you connect your accounts with our platform via social media, we may access your public profile information from those platforms.
Product Information: Data about the products or services you show interest in or purchase on our platform.

We collect this data through multiple channels: user input forms, account settings, browsing interactions, analytics tools, and third-party service providers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience and provide valuable insights for improvement. We utilize cookies categorized as:

Strictly Necessary: Essential for website functionality and navigation.
Preference: Remembering user preferences and settings to personalize the interface.
Analytics: Tracking website usage and gathering statistical data for performance optimization.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Processing transactions and managing user accounts.
Providing personalized content and recommendations.
Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
Conducting research and analysis to improve our services.

Once these purposes are met or when data is no longer required, we delete or anonymize the information securely, ensuring it cannot be linked back to you personally.

Security Measures

We prioritize the protection of your personal data through robust security measures:

Implementing encryption for secure data transmission and storage.
Engaging trusted third-party processing partners who adhere to strict privacy and security standards.
Regularly reviewing and updating our security protocols to address emerging threats.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our services do not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt action to rectify the issue.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Requesting corrections or amendments to incomplete or inaccurate data.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Asking for the deletion of your data when there is no longer a valid reason for its retention.
Restriction: Limiting the use or processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Portability: Receiving your data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
Objection: Opposing the processing of your data for specific or all purposes.
Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discriminatory decisions based solely on your personal data.

To exercise these rights or to file appeals/complaints, please contact our privacy team at [email protected]. We will respond to your requests in a timely manner, adhering to applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will take effect immediately upon publication. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please reach out to us via:

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: [Our physical address]

We value your trust in protecting your personal information and will make every effort to ensure a transparent and secure user experience.