Who we are
HalaCultures is a cultural and community-focused organization that fosters connections between the UAE and other cultures. Our website address is https://halacultures.com/ If you have any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at support@halacultures.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect spam and ensure the security of our platform.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) in the files. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images posted online.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
Managing cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit some features on our site.
What are cookies? Cookies are small files placed on your device to store data about your preferences and website activity.
Why do we use cookies? We use cookies to analyze site performance, remember user preferences, and improve functionality.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited the external site.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with their content. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for further information.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- Service providers: For website hosting, analytics, or other operational purposes.
- Legal compliance: When required by UAE law or government authorities.
All data shared is handled securely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
How long we retain your data
Comments: If you leave a comment, its metadata is retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
Registered users: For users who register on our website, we store personal information in their user profiles. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information anytime (except your username).
What rights you have over your data
Under UAE privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or deletions of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of your personal data or ask us to erase any data we hold about you (excluding data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes).
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Additionally, data may be stored or processed on secure servers within the UAE or in jurisdictions with equivalent data protection standards.