Privacy Policy
HOMEland Lebanon Magazine (“HOMEland,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit homelandlebanon.com (the “Site”), subscribe to our publications, or engage with our content and communications.
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Who We Are
HOMEland Lebanon is a cultural and editorial platform dedicated to celebrating Lebanon’s heritage, identity, and people — at home and across the diaspora. We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and transparently, in accordance with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant to our international audience.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
- Mailing address (for print subscription delivery)
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store card details)
- Any messages, feedback, or submissions you send to us
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
- Cookie and analytics data (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and manage subscriptions and orders
- Send you the magazine and related editorial communications
- Deliver our newsletter and cultural updates (with your consent)
- Respond to your enquiries and provide support
- Improve the Site, our content, and reader experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We will never use your data for purposes beyond those listed above without first seeking your consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For readers based in the European Union or United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: To fulfil a subscription or order you have placed with us
- Legitimate interests: To operate and improve the Site and our publications
- Consent: To send marketing communications and newsletters (you may withdraw consent at any time)
- Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Trusted service providers: Third parties who assist with payment processing, email delivery, or website hosting, bound by confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements: Where required by law, court order, or government authority
- Business continuity: In the event of a merger or transfer of assets, where your data may be transferred to a successor entity
6. Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our content is used. These may include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings across visits
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
7. International Data Transfers
HOMEland Lebanon serves a global audience spanning Lebanon, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. If your information is transferred across borders, we take appropriate steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with this policy and applicable law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal exceptions
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for marketing at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Subscriber data is retained for the duration of your subscription and for a reasonable period thereafter. You may request deletion at any time.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
11. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
HOMEland Lebanon Magazine
Website: www.homelandlebanon.com
Email: info@homelandlebanon.com
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any updates.
