1. Data controller
The Albargh platform is operated by Albargh Media SARL, a legally registered digital media company. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, Albargh Media SARL acts as the data controller for the personal data collected through the website and the app.
If you have any questions regarding this Policy or your data, you can contact us using the details provided in the « Contact » section below.
2. Data we collect
We aim to collect only the information that is strictly necessary to run the platform and improve the service.
a) Data collected automatically
- technical information about your device (type of device, operating system, browser);
- preferred interface language and regional settings;
- usage statistics (pages visited, sections most viewed, time spent);
- shortened or anonymized IP address where possible;
- session identifiers and cookies that are essential for the service to work.
b) Data you provide voluntarily
- email address, if you create an account or subscribe to a service;
- news and notification preferences;
- saved content (bookmarked articles, personalized lists).
We do not request or process sensitive data as defined by data protection laws (such as health data, religious beliefs, political opinions, etc.).
3. Purposes and legal bases
We use your data only for specific and legitimate purposes, including:
- Providing the service (displaying content, managing your session, customizing the interface) – legal basis: performance of a contract or legitimate interest.
- Improving the platform (aggregated audience statistics, performance monitoring) – legal basis: legitimate interest.
- Personalized features and notifications when you choose to enable them – legal basis: consent.
- Security and fraud prevention – legal basis: legal obligations and legitimate interest.
We do not build detailed commercial profiles of individual users, and we do not sell your data to third parties.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
Albargh mainly uses « essential » cookies that are required for the platform to function properly, including:
- remembering your language and display preferences (e.g. dark mode);
- keeping your session active when you log in;
- measuring overall usage in order to improve the service.
We do not use advertising trackers intended to follow you across other websites for large-scale marketing campaigns.
5. Analytics and audience measurement
We may use analytics tools to obtain aggregated statistics about how the platform is used, for example:
- number of visits per day, week or month;
- which sections are read most frequently;
- what types of devices and browsers are most commonly used.
These analytics are based on aggregated or anonymized data where possible, and are not intended to identify you personally.
6. Sharing data with third parties
We do not share your personal data with third parties for direct marketing or targeted advertising.
Your data may be disclosed to third parties only in the following cases:
- Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, security) strictly as needed to operate the platform and under contractual confidentiality obligations.
- Legal obligations, where we are required by law or by a competent authority to provide certain information.
7. Data retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, for example:
- account data: for as long as your account is active, then for a limited archiving period;
- technical and log data: for a reasonable period for security and statistical purposes;
- preferences and settings: as long as you use the platform or until you reset them.
After these periods, the data is deleted or anonymized where technically feasible.
8. Data security
Albargh Media SARL implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, accidental loss or alteration, including:
- encrypted connections using HTTPS;
- restricted access to internal administration tools;
- technical monitoring and protections against common attacks.
No system can guarantee absolute security, so we also encourage you to adopt good practices (strong passwords, not sharing your credentials, etc.).
9. Your rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: to know whether we process data about you and, if so, to obtain a copy.
- Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: to request deletion of certain data, under specific conditions.
- Right to restriction: to limit the processing of your data in certain cases.
- Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to portability: where applicable, to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise your rights, you can contact us via the Contact page or using the contact details provided on the website. We may ask you for additional information to verify your identity.
10. Links to third-party websites
Albargh frequently redirects users to external news websites and YouTube channels. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or their own privacy practices.
We encourage you to read the privacy policy of each third-party website or service you visit via our links.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or organisational changes. The date of the latest update is indicated at the top of the page.
By continuing to use the platform after a revised Policy has been published, you agree to the updated terms.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us via:
- the contact page: Contact page
- or any other contact method listed on the website.