Warka Media Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Warka Media (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.warkamedia.com] or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title
Business Information: Industry, company size, marketing objectives, project requirements
Financial Information: Billing address, payment details (processed via secure payment processors)
Communication Data: Emails, chat logs, meeting notes

B. Information Collected Automatically

Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data, navigation paths
Location Data: General geographic location from IP address
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 for details

C. Information from Third Parties

Social media platforms when you engage with our content
Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Meta Analytics)
Business partners and referral sources
Public databases or websites

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Types of Data	Legal Basis
Service Delivery	Contact, Business, Content	Contract, Legitimate Interest
Client Communication	Contact, Communication	Contract, Legitimate Interest
Billing & Payments	Financial, Contact	Contract, Legal Obligation
Marketing & Prospecting	Contact, Usage	Consent, Legitimate Interest
Analytics & Improvement	Usage, Device	Legitimate Interest

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Managing Cookies

Browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Cookie consent manager on our Site
Industry opt-outs: NAI, DAA

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

A. Service Providers

We share data with third-party vendors who assist in:

Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal (PCI DSS compliant)
Email Marketing: Mailchimp, HubSpot
Analytics: Google Analytics
Project Management: Asana, Trello
Cloud Storage: Google Drive, Dropbox (encrypted)

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
To enforce our Terms of Service
In connection with a business transfer

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures including:

Encryption: AES-256 for data at rest, TLS 1.2+ for data in transit
Access Controls: Role-based access, multi-factor authentication
Network Security: Firewalls, DDoS protection
Vulnerability Management: Regular security scanning
Employee Training: Annual security and privacy training

6. Your Privacy Rights

General Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Right to Access: Know what personal data we hold
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to Restriction: Limit processing of your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in structured format
Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

California-Specific Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to Know: Categories and specific pieces of personal information
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information
Right to Correct: Correct inaccurate personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@warkamedia.com. We will respond within:

GDPR: 30 days (with possible 60-day extension for complex requests)
CCPA: 45 days (with possible 45-day extension)

7. Data Retention

Data Category	Retention Period	Rationale
Client Data	7 years after contract termination	Legal, tax, and business records
Prospect Data	2 years after last contact	Marketing follow-up
Financial Records	7 years	Legal and tax requirements
Analytics Data	26 months	Business optimization

8. International Data Transfers

We operate globally and implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EEA/UK transfers
Privacy Shield Framework where applicable
Additional technical safeguards (encryption, access controls)

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our Site
Sending an email notification (for registered users)
Updating the “Last Updated” date

11. Contact Information

Data Controller:

Warka Media
[Mogadishu]
[Mogadishu, Banaadir, BN1000]
[Somalia]

Privacy Contact:

Email: info@warkamedia.com
Phone: 252615470743

California Contact:

For CCPA requests: info@warkamedia.com

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about our data practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Your Local Data Protection Authority (for EEA/UK residents)
Your State Attorney General (for US residents)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly first.

Compliance Badges

GDPR Compliant CCPA Compliant Google Requirements Met Privacy Shield

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above. Your continued use of our Site or services constitutes acceptance of this policy.

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