Privacy Policy

Welcome to ilmishan.com. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who We Are

ilmishan.com is an educational blog created to provide clear and helpful learning resources. Our aim is to support students, teachers, and learners with useful guides, grammar lessons, vocabulary tips, and other educational content.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We may collect limited personal information to provide a better learning experience and improve our website’s performance.

A) Comments

When visitors leave comments, we may collect:

  • Name, email, and message details (to respond to you and prevent spam).
  • IP address and browser information (to protect against abuse).

B) Cookies

Cookies are small text files saved on your device. They help us improve your browsing experience. We use:

  • Comment cookies: To remember your name and email for future comments (valid for 1 year).
  • Google AdSense cookies: To show relevant ads based on your browsing activity.
  • Analytics cookies: To track website traffic and performance.

You can disable or manage cookies from your browser settings. A cookie consent banner appears on your first visit, allowing you to accept or reject cookies.

C) Embedded Content

Some posts may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos). These third-party services may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions with the content.

D) Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site, such as:

  • Pages visited most often
  • Time spent on the site
  • Links clicked

This helps us improve the quality of our content. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out tool.

E) Contact Forms

If you contact us through a form, we collect your name, email, and message to provide support. This data is only used for communication and kept for up to 6 months.

F) Media Uploads

If you upload media files (e.g., images), please be aware that they may be visible to other visitors.

3. Advertising and Google AdSense

We display ads using Google AdSense to support our free educational services.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your interests.
  • Ads may be personalized (based on browsing activity) or non-personalized (based on site content).

You can manage ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads at:

4. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently support “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals because industry standards for DNT are not consistent.

5. Legal Basis for Data Use

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you accept cookies or submit a form.
  • Legal obligation: When required by law.
  • Legitimate interest: To improve site performance and protect against abuse.

6. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary:

  • Comments: Stored indefinitely to maintain conversations.
  • Contact form submissions: Retained for 6 months.
  • Analytics data: Kept for up to 12 months.

7. Your Rights

For European Residents (GDPR):

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Request restrictions on processing.
  • File a complaint with your local authority.

For California Residents (CCPA):

  • Know what personal data we collect.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt out of the sale of personal data.

To exercise these rights, email us at contact@ilmishan.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us for removal.

9. Data Security

We take strong measures to protect your data:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS) for secure browsing
  • Regular security updates and malware checks
  • Limited admin access to authorized staff only

However, no online system is 100% secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal data through public forms.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. Always review third-party terms before sharing personal data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please check this page regularly for changes.

12. Where Your Data Is Sent

Comments and other visitor data may be processed by spam detection and security services. Data may be transferred outside your country, including to the USA, where privacy laws may differ. We ensure third-party partners follow strong privacy standards.

13. Additional Information

  • How We Protect Data: SSL, firewalls, and limited admin access.
  • Data Breach Procedures: Internal review and user notification within 72 hours if necessary.
  • Third-Party Data: We may receive anonymized reports from analytics or ad partners.
  • Automated Profiling: We do not use automated decision-making. Ads shown are based on browsing behavior.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: