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At SomaliComment Forum, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

We may collect and store limited personal information such as:

  • Username and email address (for registration and login)

  • IP address and browser information (for security and moderation)

  • User-generated content (posts, comments, messages)

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used only for:

  • Managing user accounts and authentication

  • Moderating forum content to ensure compliance with our rules

  • Improving site functionality and user experience

We do not sell, share, or trade your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Cookies

Our forum uses cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze traffic and performance (using privacy-compliant analytics tools)

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request a copy of your stored data

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@somalicomment.com

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to maintain your forum account or as required by law. You may request permanent deletion of your account and related data.

6. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Notice occasionally. Changes will be published on this page with a new effective date.

Effective Date: 31 October 2025
Contact: privacy@somalicomment.com