Privacy Policy

Effective date: 25th of August, 2024

At TEDx University of Zakho, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your information. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.

Data Collection

We collect and process the following types of data when you visit our website:

1. IP Address: We collect your IP address to help us understand where our website visitors are coming from and to improve our content delivery. Your IP address is stored in our database and associated with other data you generate during your visit.

2. Page Information: We track the specific pages you visit on our website, including the time spent on each page. This helps us improve user experience by analyzing how our content is consumed.

3. Geolocation Data: We collect data related to your geographic location, including your country, continent, and city. This information helps us tailor our content and services to better meet the needs of our audience.

4. Device Information: We collect data about the device you use to access our website, including your browser, operating system, and whether you are using a mobile device. This helps us optimize our website for different devices and platforms.

5. Timestamp: We record the date and time of your visit to track the frequency and timing of visits to our website.

Data Storage and Security

The data we collect is stored in a secure SQL database. Our database schema includes the following models:

• InternetProtocols: Stores unique IP addresses and associated logs and pings.
• Pages: Tracks unique pages visited and the number of views.
• Countries: Stores unique country codes and names.
• Referrers: Logs the URLs that referred you to our website.
• Browsers: Stores unique browser information.
• OperatingSystems: Logs unique operating system data.
• Pings: Associates IP addresses with their pings.
• Logs: Records detailed logs of user interactions, including IP address, page visited, country, referrer, browser, and operating system.

Data Usage

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Improvement of Services: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve the content and services we provide.
• Security: To monitor and protect our website from malicious activities and unauthorized access.
• Customization: To personalize your experience on our website by tailoring content based on your location, device, and usage patterns.

Third-Party Involvement

Vedeng Agency, as the holder of the TEDx University of Zakho event, is responsible for the collection and processing of the data mentioned above. Vedeng Agency is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain the data we collect for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tedx@uoz.edu.krd.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will take effect immediately upon posting.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at tedx@uoz.edu.krd.