Who we are and what this page covers
This Privacy Policy explains how the Association of Professional Interior Design website at apid.ae handles information about visitors, commenters, and site administrators. It applies only to this website and its subpages.
What we collect and how it reaches us
We run a WordPress site focused on publishing articles. We do not sell products, run a newsletter signup, or host general contact forms. Information reaches us in a few narrow ways:
- Server and CDN logs. When you visit the site, our hosting environment and content delivery network automatically record technical details such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you request, the referring page, and the time of the request. This is standard for operating any website.
- Comments. Where comments are open, if you choose to post one you provide the comment text, your name, your email address, and (optionally) a website. At the time you submit a comment, the system also records your IP address and browser user agent to help with moderation and site integrity.
- Administrator access. The site has a small number of registered administrators and editors. When an authorized user logs in, WordPress sets session cookies and records activity necessary to operate the site.
- Email. If you write to us at any of our published addresses, we receive the contents of your message and the sender details provided by your email service.
Why we use this information
We use the information described above to operate a fast, secure, and useful publication. Typical uses include:
- Delivering pages to you and keeping the site reliable and performant.
- Protecting the site and its users from abuse and unwanted automation, and moderating comments.
- Publishing your comment, if approved, alongside the article to which you posted it.
- Responding to messages you send to our published email addresses.
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our site terms.
Cookies and local storage
This site uses a small number of cookies that are necessary for its operation:
– WordPress sets session cookies for logged-in administrators and editors so the dashboard and editing tools work.
– If you leave a comment, WordPress may offer to store your name, email, and website in your browser so you do not have to retype them next time.
We do not run advertising, affiliate tracking, or analytics on this site. For a concise list of cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy page.
Who can see your information
Access is limited to what is needed to run the site:
- Site administrators and editors may view comment submissions, moderation queues, and necessary operational data.
- Our hosting provider and content delivery network process server and security logs in order to deliver the site and keep it available.
- If you email us, your message is processed by our email service and will be visible to the mailbox owners for the address you used (for example, [email protected] for editorial queries).
- Approved comments are public alongside the article where you posted them. Your email address is never published.
How long we keep it
– Server and CDN logs are kept for a limited period necessary for security and operations, then are deleted or aggregated.
– If your comment is approved, it and its associated metadata are kept so the discussion remains intact, unless you ask us to remove it or we remove it as part of moderation.
– Emails you send to us are kept for as long as needed to handle your request and maintain appropriate records for our publication.
Where information is processed
This site is served through hosting and CDN infrastructure. Depending on how those services are routed, your information may be processed in more than one country. We apply the same practices described in this policy regardless of where processing occurs.
Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal information. You can also ask for a copy of your data in a portable format where applicable.
To make a request related to your data on this site, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. You can also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about how your information is handled.
Children
This site is aimed at professionals and those interested in interior design. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has submitted information here, contact [email protected] so we can address it.
Updates to this policy
If we change how we handle information on this site, we will update this page. The revised policy will apply from the date it is posted here.
How to contact us
For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected].
General inquiries: [email protected]
Editorial: [email protected]
Partnerships: [email protected]
Contributor pitches: [email protected]
DMCA and copyright: [email protected]