Newsletter Policy

Effective date: 07 October 2025 Entity: Faharas – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1. Purpose

This Newsletter Policy explains how Faharas.net manages subscriptions, email communications, and reader data associated with our newsletters. It ensures that all newsletter activities comply with privacy, transparency, and consent-based communication standards.

By subscribing to any Faharas newsletter, you agree to this policy and to our Privacy Policy.

2. Nature of the Newsletter

The Faharas Newsletter delivers:

  • Verified news summaries and editorial highlights.
  • Educational updates on digital media, fact-checking, and journalism ethics.
  • Notices about new features, guidelines, or community updates.

Newsletters are written and reviewed by human editors and may include links to recent stories on Faharas.net or other credible sources.

We do not send promotional, paid, or sponsored material.

Newsletter subscriptions are voluntary and require explicit user consent. Subscribers must provide a valid email address through our official form at faharas.net/newsletter-form.

To protect privacy:

  • Faharas uses a double opt-in process — subscribers confirm their subscription via email.
  • Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each newsletter or by contacting us directly.
  • We do not automatically add users from other lists, forms, or communications.

4. Information Collected

When you subscribe, we collect:

  • Your email address (required).
  • Your name (optional).
  • Date and time of subscription.

We may also collect interaction data (e.g., open rates or clicks) to improve newsletter quality.

This information is stored securely and used only for communication related to the Faharas newsletters.

5. How We Use Newsletter Data

We use subscriber information to:

  • Deliver newsletters and editorial updates.
  • Measure performance and improve content relevance.
  • Maintain accurate subscription records.

We do not share, sell, or rent subscriber data to advertisers or third parties.

6. Data Storage and Security

All newsletter data is stored securely through verified email delivery platforms that comply with international data protection standards.

Access is restricted to authorized editorial or technical staff responsible for communication and list management.

7. Unsubscribing and Data Removal

Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time by:

When you unsubscribe:

  • Your data is removed from active mailing lists within 72 hours.
  • Backup copies may be retained for a limited period (up to 30 days) for security or compliance reasons.

8. Accuracy and Editorial Standards

All newsletter content follows the Faharas Editorial Policy, ensuring:

  • Verified, fact-checked information.
  • Human-written summaries and updates.
  • Transparency for any corrections or revisions.

We do not use AI to generate newsletter text. All newsletters are drafted, reviewed, and approved by human editors.

Learn more in our Editorial Policy and AI Policy.

9. Advertising and Sponsorship

Faharas.net is a non-profit, independent platform. Our newsletters contain no paid advertisements, affiliate promotions, or sponsored content.

Any external link included is for reference and verification only, never for commercial partnership.

10. Privacy and Third-Party Services

Email distribution may be managed through third-party services (e.g., MailerLite, Mailchimp, or similar providers) that comply with global privacy standards such as GDPR.

We do not authorize these providers to use subscriber data for any purpose other than secure email delivery.

For full privacy details, see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

11. Policy Updates

This Newsletter Policy may be updated periodically to reflect new technologies, privacy regulations, or editorial changes. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the latest version.

Subscribers will be notified of any major changes through the newsletter itself.

12. Contact

For questions about this policy or subscription management:

Email: [email protected] Alternative: [email protected] Form: Newsletter Form

Entity: Faharas – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Last updated: 07 October 2025