Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Welcome to Review.krd. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data when using our website.
Our goal is to keep this policy clear and transparent so you understand how your information is handled.
1. Who We Are
Review.krd is a local discovery and review platform that helps people find restaurants, cafés, and other businesses in Kurdistan.
Website: https://review.krd
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information in several ways when you interact with the website.
Information You Provide
When you register an account, leave a review, submit a listing, or contact us, you may provide information such as:
- Name or username
- Email address
- Business information (for business listings)
- Reviews, ratings, or comments you submit
- Photos or media uploaded to listings or reviews
This information helps operate the platform and display content to other users.
3. Business Listings
Review.krd allows businesses to appear publicly on the platform.
Business listings may include:
- Business name
- Description
- Category
- Location or map information
- Phone number or contact details
- Images or media related to the business
This information is displayed publicly to help users discover places and services.
Business owners are responsible for ensuring that the information they submit is accurate and appropriate.
4. Reviews and Public Content
Users may submit reviews and ratings about businesses listed on Review.krd.
Please note:
- Reviews and ratings are publicly visible
- Your username may appear next to your review
- Photos attached to reviews may also be visible to other users
Users should avoid including sensitive personal information in reviews or comments.
5. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public next to your comment.
6. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location information from uploaded images.
7. Cookies
Review.krd uses cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.
For example:
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year and allow you to comment more easily in the future.
When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is created to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies may be used to remember your login information and screen preferences.
Cookies help us:
- maintain user sessions
- improve website performance
- understand visitor behavior
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Analytics and Website Improvement
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors use Review.krd.
These tools may collect information such as:
- pages visited
- time spent on the website
- device or browser type
- approximate location
This information helps us improve the platform and user experience.
9. AI Tools and Automated Services
Review.krd may use automated tools or artificial intelligence services to improve certain features of the platform. These tools may assist with:
- recommendations
- search assistance
- customer support features
These services process limited data necessary to provide their functionality.
10. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or listings on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, maps, or images).
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the external website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
11. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade personal data.
However, limited data may be processed by trusted services used to operate the website, such as:
- hosting providers
- analytics providers
- spam detection services
- mapping services
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
12. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment or review, the content and its metadata may be stored indefinitely. This allows us to recognize follow-up comments and maintain discussion threads.
For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile.
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except the username). Website administrators may also access and edit this information for support or moderation purposes.
13. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments or reviews, you may request:
- an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To request account deletion or data removal, please contact us.
14. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some technical data may also be processed by third-party services that help operate the website.
15. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect user data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
However, no website or internet system can guarantee complete security.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect improvements to the platform or legal requirements.
When changes are made, the “Last updated” date will be updated.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: in**@****ew.krd
Website: https://review.krd
