Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://networksofchange.info
Networks of Change is a youth-focused initiative managed by SPARK and its local partners. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the responsible use of your personal data.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect spam.
If you use a Gravatar service, an anonymised hash of your email may be shared with them. View their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Contact Forms
We collect your name, email, and message content when you use our contact forms. This data is used only to respond to your inquiry or request and is not shared with third parties without your consent.
Media
If you upload images, avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this data from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These last for one year.
Login and publishing cookies are also used to manage your session and preferences, expiring after 1–14 days depending on settings.
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts). These external websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Analytics and Tracking
We may use anonymous analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or similar) to understand how our site is used. These tools do not identify users personally but may track browsing behaviour to help us improve the website’s performance.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share personal data with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent. Your data may be processed by our website administrator or service providers under strict confidentiality agreements.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely.
- Contact form submissions are kept for up to 12 months for customer service purposes.
- Registered users (if any) may edit or delete their personal information at any time.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Under applicable Iraqi law and international best practices, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
To make a request, please contact us at: krg-iraq@spark-online.org
Your Rights Over Your Data
Under applicable Iraqi law and international best practices, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
To make a request, please contact us at: krg-iraq@spark-online.org
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Data may be stored on secure servers inside or outside Iraq, depending on the web hosting provider’s location.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement security measures including encrypted traffic (SSL), limited data access, and password-protected admin systems to protect your information from unauthorised access or misuse.
Data Breach Procedures
In case of a data breach, affected users will be notified in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We maintain incident response protocols and review them regularly.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing any personal data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Last updated: 20/May/2025