Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 5, 2025

At Buraopost, your privacy matters. We are an independent digital newsletter based in Burao, Somaliland, dedicated to truth, honest reporting, and defending Somaliland's sovereignty. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our newsletter and website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Your name (optional)
• Email address (required for newsletter subscription)
• Country/location (optional for analytics)

We do not collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent. Unlike many websites, we do not track your browsing activity across the web or use invasive tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for legitimate purposes related to our newsletter service:

• To deliver our weekly newsletter and occasional updates
• To notify you of important news developments or special reports
• To improve our content based on reader engagement
• To respond to your inquiries or requests

We maintain a strict policy against selling, renting, or sharing your personal data with advertisers, marketers, or any third parties. Your information remains confidential within our organization.

3. Email Subscriptions

By subscribing to Buraopost, you consent to receive email communications from us. We respect your inbox and adhere to these principles:

• Clear unsubscribe option in every email
• No excessive or irrelevant communications
• No hidden subscriptions or opt-out barriers

You may unsubscribe at any time using the "Unsubscribe" link included in every email or by contacting us directly. We process unsubscribe requests immediately.

4. Cookies & Analytics

To improve your experience and our service quality, we may use:

• Essential cookies for basic website functionality
• Analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior

These tools help us analyze website traffic, popular content, and technical performance without identifying individual users. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.

5. Third-Party Links

Our articles may include links to external websites for reference or additional information. Please note:

• We carefully vet external links for relevance and reliability
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites
• External sites operate under their own policies and terms

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any site you visit through our links.

6. Data Protection

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Secure transmission protocols for data collection
• Limited access to personal data within our organization
• Regular security reviews of our systems

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly addressing any vulnerabilities we discover or are made aware of.

7. Your Rights

As a valued Buraopost subscriber, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request removal of your personal data from our systems
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for future communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our practices
• New legal requirements
• Improvements in data protection standards

When we make changes, we'll revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated to active subscribers via email. We encourage periodic review of this policy.

9. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our team:

buraopostnews@gmail.com

We take all privacy concerns seriously and aim to respond within 3 business days.