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SomaliNet.com - Privacy Notice

Last Updated: March 25, 2025

This Privacy Notice describes how SomaliNet.com (the "Website") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Information You Provide Directly:
    • Account Information: When you register for an account, you may provide your name, email address, username, password, and other optional profile information.
    • User-Generated Content: Information you post in forums, comments, or other interactive areas of the Website.
    • Communications: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your communication.
    • Matrimonial Information (if applicable): If you use our matrimonial services, you may provide additional personal details relevant to your preferences and search criteria.
  • Information Collected Automatically:
    • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information ("Log Data") created by your use of the Website. Log Data may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages and URLs, number of clicks, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed, and other such information.   
    • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Website, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.   

    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.   

       

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Website.   
  • To personalize your experience on the Website.
  • To allow you to create an account and log in.
  • To enable you to post content and participate in forums and other interactive features.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send you administrative communications, such as updates to our Terms or Privacy Notice.
  • To send you promotional emails or newsletters (if you have opted in to receive them).
  • To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences on the Website.
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activities.
  • For other purposes that are disclosed to you and with your consent.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Other Users: Information you post publicly on the Website (e.g., forum posts, profile information) will be visible to other users.
  • Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with various functions, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer support. These service providers will have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform these services on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.   
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your personal information to law enforcement agencies, government officials, or other third parties if we are required to do so by law or legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to (a) investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities; (b) enforce our Terms of Usage; (c) protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.   
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your personal information may be transferred to a successor or affiliate.   
  • With Your Consent: We may share your personal information with third parties with your explicit consent.

4. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You may access and update some of your account information through your account settings.   
  • Deletion: You may request to delete your account. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.   
  • Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Website.   
  • Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.   

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.   

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with the Website and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.   

 

7. Children's Privacy   

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of [Insert Age, e.g., 13]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.   

 

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's website. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Notice of every website you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.   

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Notice on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Notice periodically for any changes.   

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us HERE  

 

Important Considerations:

  • Legal Review: These are generic templates. You must have them reviewed by legal counsel to ensure they comply with all applicable laws, including data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and are tailored to SomaliNet.com's specific operations and the jurisdiction in which it operates and its users reside.
  • Specific Practices: Ensure the documents accurately reflect how SomaliNet.com actually collects, uses, and shares user data.
  • Accessibility: Make these documents easily accessible on your website (e.g., in the footer).
  • Updates: Regularly review and update these documents as your website and practices evolve.
  • Consent Mechanisms: Implement appropriate consent mechanisms for data collection and usage, especially regarding marketing communications and the use of cookies.

By using these templates as a starting point and obtaining professional legal advice, you can create comprehensive and legally sound Terms of Usage and Privacy Notice for SomaliNet.com.