Who we are
Our website address is: lightoftheazhar.com
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
Who we share your data with
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your contact information
Additional information
How we protect your data
What data breach procedures we have in place
What third parties we receive data from
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
APP
Effective Date: June 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how [Diwan of Sh. Salih al-Ja’fari](“App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) may collect, use, store, process, and disclose information when you use our App.
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how the App is used and configured, we may collect information including:
Information You Provide
* Name
* Email address
* Contact information
* Feedback and support communications
* Information voluntarily submitted through forms or communications
Automatically Collected Information
* Device type and model
* Operating system information
* Application version
* Language settings
* Network information
* IP address
* Unique device identifiers
* Usage statistics
* Diagnostic information
* Crash reports
* Performance and reliability information
Analytics Information
We may collect information regarding how users interact with the App, including:
* Features used
* Screens viewed
* Session duration
* Interaction patterns
* General usage trends
This information may be used to improve the functionality, stability, performance, and user experience of the App.
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
* Provide and maintain the App
* Improve features and functionality
* Diagnose technical problems
* Monitor performance and reliability
* Respond to support requests
* Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
* Comply with legal obligations
* Develop new services and features
Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party providers that assist with:
* Analytics
* Crash reporting
* Hosting
* Authentication
* Cloud storage
* Advertising
* Payment processing
* Customer support
These providers may collect, process, and store information according to their own privacy policies.
Advertising
If advertising services are used, advertising partners may collect certain information to provide, measure, and improve advertising services, subject to applicable laws and platform requirements.
Data Sharing
We may share information:
* With service providers acting on our behalf
* To comply with legal obligations
* To protect rights, safety, security, and property
* During business transfers, mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations
* With user consent where required
We do not sell personal information unless explicitly disclosed and permitted by applicable law.
Data Retention
We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
* Provide services
* Fulfill legal obligations
* Resolve disputes
* Enforce agreements
* Improve and secure the App
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed toward children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate parental consent.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by law.
International Transfers
Information may be processed and stored in countries other than the user’s country of residence. By using the App, users acknowledge that information may be transferred to and processed in such jurisdictions.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
* Access information about you
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of information
* Restrict or object to certain processing
* Request portability of information
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective