Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how Khamsa.org ("the site", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects information about people who visit khamsa.org. The site is an independent educational resource and is operated as a personal project.

By using the site, you consent to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

What information we collect

Khamsa.org does not require you to register, log in, or submit a form to read the content. The information we collect is limited to:

• Server access logs. Standard request information from your browser, including IP address, user-agent string, referrer, requested URL, and timestamp. These are kept in the hosting provider's logs for routine operational and security purposes.
• Analytics events. Aggregate, pseudonymous information about how the site is used, collected through Google Analytics. See "Analytics" below.
• Advertising-related signals. Information used by Google AdSense and its partners to deliver and measure ads. See "Advertising" below.
• Email correspondence. If you choose to write to us at contact@khamsa.org, your message and email address are retained only for as long as needed to handle the conversation.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Cookies and similar technologies

Khamsa.org uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser. For a detailed breakdown of the cookie categories in use, see our Cookie Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, by using the controls offered by individual ad networks, or by visiting the opt-out resources listed in the Cookie Policy.

Analytics

The site uses Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns, popular pages, and broad audience demographics. Google Analytics sets cookies and processes pseudonymous identifiers in order to produce these reports. We do not have access to identifiers that directly reveal your name, address, or contact details.

You can find Google's description of its analytics practices at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising and Google AdSense

Khamsa.org displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and its partners. Google and its partners use cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites on the internet, and to measure ad performance.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page or, in the United States, by visiting aboutads.info or, in Europe, youronlinechoices.eu. Opting out does not stop ads from appearing; it limits their personalisation.

For more information about how Google uses data when you visit this site, see "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services".

Third-party vendors

In addition to Google, certain other third-party vendors may also place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons to collect information, as a result of ad serving on Khamsa.org. The vendors used at any given time are determined by the ad networks we participate in. You can review and adjust your preferences for many of these vendors at the opt-out resources listed above.

The site also loads fonts from Google Fonts. Loading fonts in this way exposes your IP address and user-agent to Google in line with Google's privacy practices.

How we use information

We use the information described above to:

• Operate and maintain the site
• Understand how readers find and use our content, and decide what to write next
• Show advertisements that help fund the site
• Respond to messages sent to us
• Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or technical problems

We do not sell personal information.

Data retention

Server logs are typically kept for a limited period defined by the hosting provider. Aggregated analytics data is kept for as long as needed to track long-term trends. Email correspondence is kept only for as long as needed to handle the conversation and any reasonable follow-up.

Your rights (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA)

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights in relation to information about you:

• Access: request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Rectification: ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete
• Erasure: ask us to delete information about you, subject to certain exceptions
• Restriction: ask us to limit how we use information about you
• Objection: object to particular uses, including direct marketing
• Portability: ask for a copy of the information you provided to us in a portable format
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
• Lodge a complaint: contact your national data-protection authority

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what categories of information are collected and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Khamsa.org does not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, write to contact@khamsa.org. We will respond within a reasonable time and may need to verify your identity before acting.

International data transfers

Because the site uses globally distributed services, information about your visit may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States and other regions where our service providers operate. These transfers are made under the safeguards offered by those providers, including the European Commission's standard contractual clauses where applicable.

Security

Khamsa.org uses HTTPS for all pages and relies on reputable hosting and analytics providers. No system is fully secure; we cannot guarantee that information cannot be accessed, altered, or destroyed by a breach of physical, technical, or managerial safeguards.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The "Last reviewed" date at the top of the page indicates when it was most recently revised. Material changes will be reflected in that date and, where appropriate, mentioned in a brief notice on the homepage.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to contact@khamsa.org. The site is operated from [Jurisdiction]; the responsible point of contact is the operator of Khamsa.org.