Privacy policy

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Compas.az respects users' privacy and considers the protection of personal data important. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website, how that information may be used, and the principles governing its protection.

By using Compas.az, you acknowledge that you have read this policy.

1. General Information

Compas.az is a news platform providing news, articles, and other informational materials about Azerbaijan and the world.

This policy applies to website visitors, users, and individuals who contact us through the website.

2. Information We May Collect

When you use the website, the following information may be collected:

Technical Information

Information Provided by Users

When users contact us through a contact form, email, or other available communication channels, they may provide information such as their name, email address, and message content.

If the website offers registration, commenting, or newsletter services, information necessary to operate those features may also be collected.

Actual data collection depends on the website's active features and the technologies in use.

3. Purposes of Data Use

Collected information may be used to:

Personal data should be processed for specified purposes and in accordance with applicable law.

4. Cookies

Compas.az may use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device through their browser.

They may be used to:

Users can manage or restrict cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.

Where analytics or advertising cookies are used, the consent and information mechanisms required by applicable law must be provided.

5. Sharing Information with Third Parties

Compas.az does not intend to sell users' personal information.

Information may be shared with third parties in the following circumstances:

When information is shared, its protection and use only for relevant purposes should be taken into account.

6. Data Storage and Security

Compas.az aims to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access to, alteration, loss, or disclosure of personal data.

Information may be retained for as long as necessary for the relevant purposes, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Since no electronic transmission or storage system can guarantee absolute security, complete security cannot be assured.

7. External Links

The website may contain links to other websites and third-party resources.

Compas.az does not directly control the privacy policies, data collection practices, or security measures of these resources.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites they visit.

8. Users' Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may have the right to:

The exercise of these rights depends on applicable law and the circumstances of each request.

9. Children's Privacy

Compas.az considers the protection of personal data important.

Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to supervise children's sharing of personal information online.

Where age restrictions apply to specific website services, those restrictions must be observed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Compas.az may update this Privacy Policy when necessary.

Changes will be published on this page, and the last updated date will be revised where appropriate.

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact

For questions or inquiries concerning privacy, personal data processing, and data protection, please contact us through the Compas.az contact section.

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