Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Hawiye.com

Effective Date: January 1 2025

At Hawiye.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensurinog that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hawiye.com

 By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information 

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms
• Register for an account
• Any other information you choose to provide

B. Non-Personal Information 

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you interact with the Site.

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time and date of access
• Referring website addresses

 2. How We Use Your Information

 We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

 • To provide, operate, and maintain our       website
• To improve user experience
• To respond to inquiries or customer service requests
• To analyze site usage and trends
• To comply with legal obligations

 3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

 We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share information with:

 • Service Providers 

Who assist in operating our website or providing services (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms)

 • Legal Authorities 

When required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hawiye.com and its users

 • Analytics Providers 

Such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage

 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance.

 You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. 

Please note that doing so may affect some functionalities of the website.

 5. Your Rights and Choices

 Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

 • The right to access, update, or delete your personal information

 • The right to object to or restrict certain processing

 • The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

 • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

Hawiyedotcom@gmail.com


6. Data Security

 We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. 

 7. Third-Party Links

 Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. 

We encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

 8. Children’s Privacy

 Hawiye.com does not knowingly collect or solicit information from children under the age of 16. 

If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without verified parental consent, we will delete that information.

 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
 
We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

10. Contact Us

 If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Hawiye.com

 Email: hawiyedotcom@gmail.com

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