Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Welcome to aziqwrites. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data when you visit aziqwrites (the "Site").

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you choose to give us directly, such as:

  • Your name and email address when you fill out the Contact Us form.
  • Any message or inquiry you submit through the contact form.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical data may be collected automatically by our server or analytics tools, including:

  • IP address and general geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited and time spent on those pages
  • Referring URL (the page that brought you here)
  • Date and time of your visit

c) Cookies and Session Data

The Site uses minimal, functional cookies. Specifically:

  • A session cookie is used solely to track article view counts — this contains no personal information and expires when you close your browser.
  • We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party marketing cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

  • To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
  • To improve the Site by understanding which content is most useful to readers.
  • To maintain security and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
  • To track article view counts for editorial purposes (aggregate, not personal).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party, ever.

3. Data Storage and Security

All data collected is stored on secured servers. We implement industry-standard security practices including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS) to protect data in transit.
  • HTTP security headers (via Helmet.js) to protect against common web vulnerabilities.
  • Rate limiting to protect against automated abuse.
  • Input sanitization to prevent injection attacks.

While we take reasonable precautions, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored on the Site.

4. Third-Party Services

The Site may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

We do not embed social media tracking widgets, advertising networks, or any other third-party trackers on this Site.

5. External Links

Articles on aziqwrites may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

6. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Right to access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to correction — Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to deletion — Request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to object — Object to certain uses of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9 below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact page. We will respond as promptly as we can.