Introduction

At Koran.biz, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at koran.biz and all associated language subpaths (/en/, /ar/, /fr/, /tr/, /ur/, /es/). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

This policy was last updated on April 24, 2026 and applies to all visitors, whether you browse casually, submit a contact form, or interact with any feature on the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you voluntarily interact with Koran.biz — for example, by submitting our contact form — we may collect the following personal data:

• Name: First and/or last name you provide in a form field.
• Email address: Used solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Message content: The text of any question, comment, or feedback you submit.

We do not collect payment or financial information directly. Any donations are processed by secure third-party processors; we never store card numbers or banking details on our servers.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, Koran.biz automatically receives and records certain information from your browser and device whenever you visit. This may include:

• IP address — used for geographic analytics and security purposes.
• Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome 124, Safari 17).
• Device and operating system (e.g., iPhone iOS 17, Windows 11).
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation path through the site.
• Referring URL — the page that linked you to Koran.biz.
• Date and time of each visit.

This information is collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (described below). It is used in aggregate form to improve site performance and content relevance — not to identify you personally.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Koran.biz uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance functionality and understand how visitors use the site. Here is a breakdown of the cookies in use:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as language preferences or session management. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Google Analytics (Performance Cookies)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous data about traffic patterns, popular pages, average session duration, and bounce rates. This helps us understand what content our readers value most. Google Analytics sets the following cookies: _ga, _ga_*, _gid. These expire after 2 years, 2 years, and 24 hours respectively.

Google Analytics does not receive your name or email. IP addresses are anonymised by default. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense (Advertising Cookies)

Koran.biz participates in the Google AdSense advertising programme (publisher ID: ca-pub-5288273605764357). Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other sites across the internet. Advertising cookies used may include IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, and TAID, among others.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info. You may also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following legitimate purposes:

• Operating the website — serving pages, loading resources, and providing a fast, secure experience.
• Improving content — analytics data helps us understand which topics resonate most with our readers.
• Responding to inquiries — if you contact us, we use your email solely to reply to your message.
• Displaying relevant advertising — AdSense allows us to fund free content for our readers worldwide.
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse — server logs help us identify and block malicious traffic.
• Complying with legal obligations — retaining records as required under applicable law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

In addition to Google Analytics and Google AdSense, Koran.biz may embed content from or link to the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Google Fonts — fonts are loaded from Google's CDN. Google may log your IP address when fonts are fetched. Google Privacy Policy.
• Google Tag Manager — used to manage analytics and advertising scripts. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare — our DNS provider and DDoS protection service may process request data to protect our infrastructure. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request its deletion. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@koran.biz.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Aggregate analytics data (non-personal) is retained indefinitely for site improvement purposes. Server access logs are rotated and deleted after 90 days.

Data Security

Koran.biz is served exclusively over HTTPS (TLS 1.2+), encrypting all data in transit between your browser and our servers. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures — including access controls, secure hosting environments, and regular security audits — to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Koran.biz is an educational resource intended for general audiences. Our site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@koran.biz so that we can take appropriate action.

International Data Transfers

Koran.biz is operated from servers that may be located outside your country of residence. By visiting this site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own. Where required, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of Koran.biz after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

• Email: info@koran.biz
• Website: koran.biz/en/contact.html

Last Updated: April 24, 2026  |  Effective Date: January 1, 2026  |  Contact: info@koran.biz