Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

TehranianOnline (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit www.tehranianonline.com, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

TehranianOnline News Agency is an independent online news and media platform established in 2025.

Website: https://www.tehranianonline.com

Contact Email: [email protected]

For privacy-related requests, you may contact us at the email address above.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Information submitted through contact forms
Information submitted when subscribing to our newsletter
Information included in comments or user-generated content

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Time and date of access
Usage and analytics information

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Providing and maintaining our website
Delivering newsletters and editorial updates
Responding to inquiries and requests
Improving content and website functionality
Detecting spam, abuse, fraud, and security threats
Complying with legal obligations
Enforcing our Terms of Use and editorial policies

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent

When you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily provide information.

Legitimate Interests

To operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and services.

Legal Obligations

Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Contractual Necessity

When processing is necessary to provide a service you have requested.

5. Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

We collect your email address for newsletter delivery.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
We use your information only for communications related to TehranianOnline.
We do not sell or rent newsletter subscriber information.

6. Comments and User Content

If comments are enabled on the website, we may collect:

Name
Email address
IP address
Browser information
Comment content

This information may be used for moderation, spam prevention, and security purposes.

Comments may remain publicly visible unless removed by us or required by law.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may be used for:

Website functionality
User preferences
Security
Analytics
Session management

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

Where required by law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

8. Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics data may include:

Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Device information
Geographic region
Traffic sources

Analytics information is generally aggregated and used to improve our services.

9. Embedded Content

Articles on TehranianOnline may include embedded content such as:

Videos
Images
Social media posts
External articles

Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.

These third parties may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions according to their own privacy policies.

10. Data Sharing

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Trusted providers who assist with:

Website hosting
Newsletter distribution
Security services
Analytics services

These providers may process data only as necessary to provide their services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, legal process, or governmental request.

We do not sell personal data to advertisers or third parties.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required under GDPR, we take reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers of personal data.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
Maintain website security

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and legal requirements.

13. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

[email protected]

14. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against:

Unauthorized access
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction
Loss

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

15. Children’s Privacy

TehranianOnline is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

16. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated revision date.

Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

18. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal data, please contact:

Email: [email protected]