For the Academic Media Network “Akapress” (updated)
Last updated: August 2, 2025
introduction:
The Academic Media Network “Akapress” (hereinafter referred to as “the Network” or “we”), a Yemeni academic media platform based in Hadhramaut, is committed to protecting the privacy of its users (hereinafter referred to as “user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you visit our website (acaprs.net) and your use of our Services.
1. Data we collect:
We may collect and process the following types of data about you:
- Personal data you provide to us:
- Registration information: When you create an account on Akapress, we may ask you to provide personal information such as your name, email address, academic institution, specialty, and research interests.
- Correspondence information: When you contact us via email or contact forms, we keep a record of that correspondence.
- Content you create: We collect information you provide when you participate in discussion forums, write comments, or submit articles and academic materials for publication.
- Data we collect automatically:
- Usage information: We collect information about how you use the website, including the pages you visit, the articles you read, the links you click, and the length of your visit.
- Technical data: We collect information about your device and browser, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, and operating system.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your preferences and customize your online experience. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
2. How we use your data:
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our Services, including to personalize the content you see.
- To manage your account and communicate with you regarding updates and news related to “Akapress”.
- To respond to your inquiries and requests.
- To conduct research and analysis to understand how our network is used and developed.
- To comply with our applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- For security purposes and to prevent any fraud attempts.
3. Sharing your data:
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following specific circumstances:
- With service providers: We may share your data with third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting and data analysis. These providers are required to protect your data and adhere to our privacy policies.
- For legal reasons: We may disclose your data if we are required to do so by a court order or in response to a valid legal request from competent authorities.
- To protect our rights: We may disclose your data to protect the rights, property, and safety of Akapress, its users, and the public.
- In case of commercial transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Akapress' assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data security:
We take reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
5. Your rights:
We strive to enable you to control your personal data. You have the following rights:
- Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to correction: You may request that any inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
- Right to delete: You may request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to object: You may object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email: contact@acaprs.net.
6. External links:
The Akapress website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.
7. Legal Compliance:
Akapress is committed to operating in accordance with the laws in force in the Republic of Yemen and strives to implement international best practices in the field of data protection and privacy to ensure the rights of its users.
8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
9. Contact us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
e-mail: contact@acaprs.net