{"id":3,"date":"2026-01-24T13:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T13:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-07-15T20:17:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:17:21","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\r\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:1979c8cb-9459-4fcb-9419-604f483af514-16\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\r\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:1979c8cb-9459-4fcb-9419-604f483af514-16\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:1979c8cb-9459-4fcb-9419-604f483af514-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\r\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\r\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\r\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\r\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a16a8a1e-8de3-5914-8340-c44d37473c80\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5.6-sol-wm\">\r\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\r\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\r\n<h1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer wp-block-heading\" data-section-id=\"1dp7kw\" data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"111\">Privacy Policy<\/h1>\r\n<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"143\"><strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"143\">Last updated: 15 July 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jfepdd\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"158\">Who We Are<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"299\">Voice of Russia Urdu is an independent, non-governmental, Pakistan-based online news platform with its head office in Gujranwala, Pakistan.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"376\">This Privacy Policy applies to the English-language section of our website:<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"407\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"407\">https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"498\">For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through our Contact Us page.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1pmvrr9\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"525\">Information We Collect<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"607\">We may collect personal information that visitors voluntarily provide when they:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"760\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1keh9zi\" data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"627\">Submit a comment<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"2x9gj2\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"640\">Contact us<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1esne4i\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"671\">Subscribe to website updates<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"9tx3v7\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"721\">Create an account, if registration is available<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"14jbri8\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"760\">Interact with other website features<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"928\">The information collected may include a visitor\u2019s name, email address, website address, IP address, browser information, and any information submitted through a form.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"18u1vj9\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"941\">Comments<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1200\">When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the information entered in the comments form, together with the visitor\u2019s IP address and browser user-agent information. This information may be used to assist with spam detection and website security.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1378\">An anonymised string created from the visitor\u2019s email address, also known as a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether the visitor uses that service.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1424\">The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available at:<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1457\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1457\">https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1577\">After a comment is approved, the visitor\u2019s Gravatar profile picture may become publicly visible alongside the comment.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9xnhyq\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1589\">Cookies<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1737\">Our website uses cookies to provide essential functionality, remember visitor preferences, improve security, and support certain website features.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"2002\">If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience, so you do not need to enter the same information again when leaving another comment. These cookies may remain active for up to one year.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2216\">If you visit the website\u2019s login page, a temporary cookie may be created to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal information and is deleted when you close your browser.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2581\">When an authorised user logs in, cookies may be created to save login information and screen-display preferences. Login cookies generally remain active for two days, while screen preferences may remain active for up to one year. If \u201cRemember Me\u201d is selected, login information may remain active for up to two weeks. Logging out removes the relevant login cookies.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2805\">If an authorised user edits or publishes an article, an additional cookie may be stored in the browser. This cookie contains no personal information and only identifies the relevant post. It normally expires after one day.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"3011\">We also use a cookie-consent tool to record visitors\u2019 cookie preferences. Necessary cookies may operate automatically, while optional cookies are used according to the preferences selected by the visitor.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3127\">Visitors can accept, reject, or manage optional cookies through the cookie-consent panel available on the website.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1cb9shk\" data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3168\">Embedded Content from Other Websites<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3319\">Articles published on this website may contain embedded content, including videos, images, social-media posts, maps, or articles from other websites.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3579\">Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor had directly visited the external website. Those websites may collect information, use cookies, apply additional third-party tracking, and monitor the visitor\u2019s interaction with the embedded content.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3723\">If a visitor has an account with the external service and is logged in, that service may associate the interaction with the visitor\u2019s account.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3803\">We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external websites and services.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19b3r74\" data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3839\">How We Use Personal Information<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3898\">Information collected through the website may be used to:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"4162\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1qaclds\" data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3934\">Operate and maintain the website<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1iakoz6\" data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3965\">Process and display comments<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"qu2sp5\" data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3988\">Respond to enquiries<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1r24waa\" data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4022\">Prevent spam, fraud, and misuse<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1mioqjw\" data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4065\">Improve website security and performance<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"8i3qlu\" data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4107\">Remember cookie and display preferences<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1fw8hki\" data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4162\">Meet applicable legal or administrative requirements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1u1j6is\" data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4196\">Who We Share Information With<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4381\">Personal information may be processed by service providers that assist us with website hosting, security, spam detection, comment management, cookie preferences, and embedded content.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4476\">If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the password-reset email.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4666\">Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam-detection service. Information may also be shared when required by applicable law, a lawful court order, or a competent authority.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1u93mdg\" data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4701\">How Long We Retain Information<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4909\">If you leave a comment, the comment and its associated metadata may be retained indefinitely. This helps us recognise and approve follow-up comments without automatically placing them in a moderation queue.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"5191\">For authorised or registered users, if any, we may store the personal information provided in their user profiles. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information, except for their username. Website administrators may also view and edit this information when necessary.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5346\">Other information is retained only for as long as reasonably required for website operation, security, administration, or compliance with applicable law.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zycvnb\" data-start=\"5348\" data-end=\"5367\">Your Data Rights<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5369\" data-end=\"5452\">If you have an account on this website or have submitted comments, you may request:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5454\" data-end=\"5609\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"lfvvln\" data-start=\"5454\" data-end=\"5508\">A copy of the personal information we hold about you<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"12mca4y\" data-start=\"5509\" data-end=\"5556\">Correction of inaccurate personal information<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1gub38y\" data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5609\">Deletion of personal information we hold about you<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5747\">Deletion requests do not apply to information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, security, or record-keeping purposes.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5749\" data-end=\"5824\">To submit a privacy request, please contact us through our Contact Us page.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9b85sd\" data-start=\"5826\" data-end=\"5868\">Where Your Information May Be Processed<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5870\" data-end=\"6034\">Visitor comments and other website information may be processed through automated spam-detection, hosting, security, cookie-management, or other technical services.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6036\" data-end=\"6224\">Some service providers may process information outside Pakistan. Their handling of information is governed by their respective privacy policies and applicable data-protection requirements.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vy6skj\" data-start=\"6226\" data-end=\"6242\">Data Security<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6390\">We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or alteration.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6392\" data-end=\"6497\">However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1hmz97v\" data-start=\"6499\" data-end=\"6516\">External Links<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6676\">Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Voice of Russia Urdu does not control the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6678\" data-end=\"6805\">Visitors should review the privacy policy and terms of service of each external website before submitting personal information.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1mbig7f\" data-start=\"6807\" data-end=\"6840\">Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"6842\" data-end=\"6989\">We may update or amend this Privacy Policy when necessary. Any changes will be published on this page, together with a revised \u201cLast updated\u201d date.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1yfsxj7\" data-start=\"6991\" data-end=\"7004\">Contact Us<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"7006\" data-end=\"7138\">For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact Voice of Russia Urdu through our Contact Us page.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"7140\" data-end=\"7249\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"7140\" data-end=\"7164\">Voice of Russia Urdu<\/strong><br data-start=\"7164\" data-end=\"7167\" \/><strong data-start=\"7167\" data-end=\"7183\">Head Office:<\/strong> Gujranwala, Pakistan<br data-start=\"7204\" data-end=\"7207\" \/><strong data-start=\"7207\" data-end=\"7219\">Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7220\" data-end=\"7249\" data-is-last-node=\"\">https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Last updated: 15 July 2026 Who We Are Voice of Russia Urdu is an independent, non-governmental,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1256,"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions\/1256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/voiceofrussia.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}