Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 1, 2024

At Qazaq Voice International, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit news tips or contact forms
• Create an account or comment on articles
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Apply for employment opportunities

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device identifiers

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To deliver newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide requested information
• Improving Our Website: To understand user behavior and improve website functionality and content
• Analytics: To analyze trends, track user engagement, and measure the effectiveness of our content
• Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our services (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Analytics Partners

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Cookies and Your Choices

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@qazaqvoice.kz.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view personal information
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@qazaqvoice.kz.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers located worldwide.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.