Effective Date: 15/10/2025
Welcome to SomaliComment.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our online forum and related services.
We collect the following types of information:
Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password (encrypted).
Profile Data: Optional details such as bio, profile picture, or links you choose to share.
Content You Post: Comments, messages, or uploads you publish on the forum.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see Section 8).
Communication Data: Any messages you send to us via contact forms or support channels.
We use your information to:
Provide and manage your user account.
Enable forum participation and community interaction.
Maintain security and prevent abuse or spam.
Improve website performance and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or agree to cookies.
Contract: To deliver the services you register for.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable law.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain a safe, efficient, and user-friendly forum.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited data only with:
Service providers who help us operate the forum (e.g., hosting or analytics).
Law enforcement authorities, if required by law.
All third-party partners are bound by GDPR-compliant data protection agreements.
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements.
You can request account deletion at any time by contacting privacy@somalicomment.com.
You have the following rights:
Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification – Correct inaccurate information.
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.
Restriction – Limit how we use your data.
Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format.
Objection – Object to certain processing activities.
To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@somalicomment.com.
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze website performance.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.
See our Cookie Policy for more details.
We use secure protocols (HTTPS), encryption, and other technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
Our forum is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place to protect your rights.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any major changes will be announced on the website, and your continued use of SomaliComment.com constitutes acceptance of the updated version.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 privacy@somalicomment.com
🌐 www.somalicomment.com