Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9 July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Esam Zenhom (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website at https://www.esamzenhom.com (the “Site”) or use any related services (together, the “Services”).
We are based in the State of Qatar. Where applicable, we handle personal information in line with Qatar’s Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016) and, for visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the Services.
Table of Contents
- Who We Are
- Information We Collect
- Comments
- Media
- Cookies
- Embedded Content from Other Websites
- How We Use Your Information
- Who We Share Your Data With
- How We Protect Your Information
- How Long We Retain Your Data
- What Rights You Have Over Your Data
- Where Your Data Is Sent
- Third-Party Links and Services
- Children’s Privacy
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
- How to Contact Us
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.esamzenhom.com. This Privacy Policy applies to that website and to any services, tools, or content we make available through it. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us using the details in the “How to Contact Us” section below.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from several sources: information you provide directly (for example, when you leave a comment, complete a contact form, register an account, or email us), information collected automatically as you interact with the Site, and information from third-party services you choose to connect. The sections below describe the main categories in more detail.
Automatically collected information (“Log Data”) may include your IP address, browser type and user agent, device and operating system, referring and exit pages, the pages you view, and the dates and times of your visits. We use this to operate and secure the Site, understand usage, and improve performance.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
4. Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the Site work, remember your preferences, and understand aggregate usage. Specifically:
- If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
You can set your browser to refuse some or all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect to:
- respond to your comments, inquiries, and requests;
- operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site and Services;
- manage user accounts and moderate comments;
- communicate with you about service-related matters, and send updates or marketing where you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time);
- analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of our content;
- detect, prevent, and address spam, fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal information. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We may otherwise share personal information in limited circumstances: with trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as hosting, email delivery, analytics, and spam detection), only as necessary; when required to comply with applicable law, legal process, or a lawful request, or to protect our rights, safety, and property or that of others; in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets; and with your consent or at your direction.
9. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These include encryption in transit, access controls, and the principle of least privilege. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping any account credentials confidential.
10. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Other personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, after which it is deleted or anonymized.
11. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Depending on where you live and subject to applicable law, you may also have the right to access, correct, or restrict processing of your personal information, to object to certain processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent where we rely on it (this does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal). To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. If you are in the EEA or UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
We are based in Qatar, and the information we collect may be processed in, transferred to, or stored in Qatar or other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. Where we transfer personal information internationally, we take steps to ensure it is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law, including using appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.
13. Third-Party Links and Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that we do not operate or control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit or connect.
14. Children’s Privacy
The Services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, for example by posting a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Services after the updated policy takes effect indicates your acceptance of the changes.
16. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@esamzenhom.com
- Website: https://www.esamzenhom.com
- Location: Qatar
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.