Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26 June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how BanadirWiki (“the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By using our website (https://www.banadirwiki.com), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions
Definitions

Personal Data: Information relating to an identifiable individual.

Usage Data: Data automatically collected when using the Service.

Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve user experience.

Data Controller: The legal entity determining how and why personal data is processed (BanadirWiki).

UK GDPR: Refers to the retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation as it applies in the UK.

2. What Data We Collect
Personal Data may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser information

Information from Third-party Social Media Services if you log in via Google, Facebook, or X (formerly Twitter)

Usage Data includes:

  • Your activity on the website
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device and browser type

Referral sources

We also collect data through Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).

3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent: For optional cookies and marketing communications.

Contract: To provide services you request.

Legal obligation: For compliance with applicable law.

Legitimate interests: For analytics, service improvements, and security.

4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

Provide and maintain our Service

Manage your account

Contact you about updates or requested information

Personalise your experience

Analyse usage trends and improve performance

Ensure website security and prevent fraud

Send marketing (only with your consent)

5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:

Service Providers assisting in operations (e.g., analytics, hosting)

Affiliates and partners under appropriate safeguards

Legal authorities if required by law

In a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition

With your consent, for other specified purposes

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Cookies and Tracking
We use both session and persistent cookies for:

Site functionality

Remembering preferences

Analytics and performance

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

7. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary:

To fulfil the purposes outlined

To comply with legal obligations

For analytics (retained in aggregated form where possible)

8. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure it is protected by:

Adequacy regulations (e.g., to EEA)

Standard contractual clauses (SCCs)

Other legally recognised safeguards

9. Your Rights (UK Residents)
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Rectify inaccurate data

Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, contact: info@banadirwiki.com

10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us for removal.

11. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

12. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always be available at https://www.banadirwiki.com/privacy-policy with the date of last update shown above.

You will be notified of significant changes via email or website notice.

  • 14. Contact Us
    For questions or concerns about your data, please contact:
    📧 info@banadirwiki.com
    📍 United Kingdom