Effective Date: 20 June, 2025

AZERBAIJAN.US (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, AZERBAIJAN.US, and interact with our services.

By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information (Provided by You)

• Name, email address, and any other details you provide when subscribing to newsletters, submitting contact forms, or contributing articles.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website or source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and customize content. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website
• To improve content and user experience
• To communicate with you (e.g. newsletters, replies to contact requests)
• To analyze and understand website performance and visitor behavior
• To ensure the security and integrity of our services

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers (e.g. analytics, email newsletter platforms) that support our operations under strict confidentiality agreements
• If required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect our rights, users, or the public as permitted by law

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to:

• Access or request a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Object to processing in certain cases

To exercise your rights, please contact us at editor@azerbaijan.us

8. International Visitors

If you are visiting from outside the country where our servers are located, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This 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 policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: editor@azerbaijan.us