Last updated: 01/12/2025
Basra TV (hereinafter referred to as "the Channel" or "we") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of visitors to our website (https://basratv.com/).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information that we may obtain when you use the Site, in accordance with the laws in force in the Republic of Iraq, specifically the Iraqi Constitution (Articles 17 and 40) and the regulations issued by the Communications and Media Commission (CMC).
By accessing and using the site, you agree to the data practices described in this policy.
1. The information we collect:
We collect two types of information about our website users:
First: Personal Information (which you provide voluntarily) We collect information that you provide to us yourself when interacting with the site's features, including:
Identity information: Full name.
Contact information: Email address, and telephone number.
Content sent: Videos, photos, and texts that you send via the "Eyewitness" service or contact forms.
Second: Technical information (collected automatically) When you visit the site, our servers (and third-party services such as Google Analytics) automatically record certain data, including:
Device data: Device type (computer, smartphone), operating system, and browser type.
Network data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Geographic location data: Approximate location (city/country) based on IP address.
Usage data: Pages visited, length of time spent on the site, and time of visit.
2. How we use your information:
We use the data we collect for the following legal and operational purposes:
Service delivery: To display news content and live streaming in a way that suits your device and settings.
Contact: To respond to your inquiries sent via "Contact Us", or to contact you to verify the accuracy of a news item or video you sent via "Eyewitness".
Journalistic verification: We use your personal data to verify the credibility of submitted materials (especially exclusive videos) before broadcasting them, to ensure journalistic credibility and protect copyright.
Analysis and improvement: To understand audience behavior (e.g., knowing the most read news in Basra) in order to improve our content and develop the site technically.
Security and protection: To detect and prevent any fraudulent activity, hacking attempts, or misuse of the site.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
We keep your personal data confidential and do not sell or rent it to any third party. However, we may share your data in the following specific circumstances:
Service providers (third parties): We work with trusted companies (such as Google) to process analytics data. These companies are obligated to protect the data according to their policies and do not use it for their own purposes outside of our services.
Legal compliance: We may disclose your personal data if required by Iraqi law, or in response to a formal court order issued by a competent Iraqi court, or a formal request from authorized security authorities, in cases of investigation into cybercrimes, defamation, or the protection of national security.
Protection of Rights: We may disclose information if necessary to enforce our "Terms of Use", or to defend the rights and property of Al-Basra Satellite Channel against any legal claims.
4. Privacy of the "Eyewitness" service
: When using the "Eyewitness" video upload feature, please pay attention to the following:
Personal data attached to the video (such as your name and phone number) is kept in our internal archive for the purpose of legal documentation and proof of ownership.
If the video is broadcast on television or posted on the website, we may mention your name as the "source" of the video, unless you explicitly ask us not to mention your name (confidentiality request).
5. Cookies and tracking technologies.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience (such as saving language preferences).
We use Google Analytics and other advertising services that may place cookies on your device to collect anonymous statistical data.
You can control or reject cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of some site features (such as automatic translation). (For more details, please see our "Cookie Policy").
6. Data Storage and Transfer:
Data is stored on secure servers. Due to the nature of the global internet, some technical data (such as that of Google) may be processed on servers located outside of Iraq. Your use of this website signifies your consent to this transfer.
We implement technical and organizational security measures (including HTTPS encryption) to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no security system is 100% foolproof, so transmitting any data is at your own risk.
7. Privacy of Minors (Children):
Our services and website are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under this age. If you are a parent and become aware that your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will take the necessary steps to delete that information from our systems.
8. Your rights as a user:
According to the law, you have the following rights regarding your data:
The right to inquire whether we hold personal data about you.
The right to request the correction of any inaccurate data.
The right to request the deletion of your data (subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records for archiving or legal compliance purposes).
To exercise these rights, please contact us via email or the contact form shown below.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
: Al-Basra Satellite Channel reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified Date" at the top. We recommend that you review this page periodically.
10. Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us via:
Address: Iraq, Basra, Al-Jubaila.
Contact method: via the "Contact Us" page on the website.
The licensing authority: The Iraqi Media and Communications Commission.
