Effective Date: July 2026
Welcome to Kurdistan Mirror (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Kurdistan Mirror collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information when you visit https://kurdistanmirror.com/ (“Website”).
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
About Kurdistan Mirror
Kurdistan Mirror is an independent digital news publication dedicated to delivering accurate, balanced, and timely journalism covering Kurdistan, Iraq, the Middle East, and global affairs.
Our mission is to provide readers with trustworthy reporting while respecting their privacy and protecting personal information.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may collect the following information.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Contact us by email
- Submit news tips
- Request corrections
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Participate in surveys
- Submit feedback
- Apply for employment opportunities
- Communicate with our editorial team
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Organization (if applicable)
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Message content
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Kurdistan Mirror, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Language preferences
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed
- Session duration
- Clickstream data
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Cookies
Kurdistan Mirror uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website functionality
- Measure website traffic
- Understand visitor behavior
- Enhance content performance
- Maintain website security
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features of the Website may not function properly.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to better understand how visitors use our Website.
Analytics may collect:
- Device information
- Geographic region (non-precise)
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- User engagement metrics
The collected data is aggregated and used solely to improve our services.
Advertising
Kurdistan Mirror may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to display relevant advertisements based on browsing behavior.
These third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies.
Google Services
Our Website may use Google products and services including:
- Google Analytics
- Google News
- Google Search
- Google AdSense (where applicable)
- Google Publisher tools
Google may collect certain information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.
Email Communications
If you contact Kurdistan Mirror or subscribe to updates, we may use your email address to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Send requested information
- Deliver newsletters (if subscribed)
- Provide important service announcements
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.
News Tips
Information submitted through news tips is treated confidentially whenever reasonably possible.
However, we cannot guarantee confidentiality if disclosure is required by applicable law or legal process.
Editorial Independence
Personal information never influences editorial decisions.
Editorial content is produced independently according to our Editorial Guidelines.
Advertising partners, sponsors, and third parties do not determine our editorial coverage.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
Information may be shared only when necessary with:
- Technology service providers
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Email delivery providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
Every effort is made to ensure third parties maintain appropriate safeguards.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including:
- Secure servers
- SSL encryption
- Access controls
- Security monitoring
- Regular software updates
While we strive to protect user information, no internet transmission or storage method is completely secure.
Third-Party Websites
Our articles may contain links to external websites.
Kurdistan Mirror is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Kurdistan Mirror is intended for a general audience.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate consent.
If such information is discovered, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.
International Users
Visitors may access Kurdistan Mirror from different countries.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that information may be processed in jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain processing activities
Requests may be submitted via email.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our editorial operations.
The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated Effective Date.
Website History
Kurdistan Mirror is a newly established digital news publication.
As of the effective date of this Privacy Policy, there is no publicly documented editorial or organizational history prior to the launch of the current website. The publication is focused on building a trusted reputation through accurate journalism, editorial transparency, and responsible reporting rather than relying on a long operational history.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Kurdistan Mirror
Website: https://kurdistanmirror.com/
Email: hello@kurdistanmirror.com
We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard information while delivering high-quality journalism.