Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 03/01/2026 Welcome to CoreTech Somaliland. By accessing and using our website (https://coretechsom.com/ ), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Who we are

CoreTech Somaliland (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the website:
https://coretechsom.com/

We provide technology-related services, solutions, and content intended to inform and support our users and clients.

2. Use of the Website

By using our website, you agree to:

  • Use the site only for lawful purposes
  • Not engage in any activity that may harm, disrupt, or interfere with the website
  • Provide accurate information when submitting forms or creating accounts

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if these terms are violated.

3. Comments and User Content

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data shown in the comments form
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it.
Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/ Once approved, your profile picture (if applicable) becomes publicly visible alongside your comment. You are responsible for the content you post. We reserve the right to remove any content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or unlawful.

4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website:

  • Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS)

  • Be aware that other users may download and extract such data

We are not responsible for any privacy risks arising from uploaded media.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience.

Comment Cookies

  • Save your name, email, and website for convenience

  • Stored for up to 1 year

Login Cookies

  • Temporary cookie to check browser compatibility

  • Login cookies last 2 days

  • “Remember Me” extends login to 2 weeks

Editor Cookies

  • Used when editing or publishing content

  • Contains no personal data

  • Expires after 1 day

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles).

Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly. These sites may:

  • Collect data

  • Use cookies

  • Track your interaction

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

However:

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email

  • Data may be processed by third-party services for security or functionality

8. Data Retention

  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely

  • Registered user data is stored in user profiles

Users can:

  • View, edit, or delete their personal information

  • Request account deletion (except username changes)

Administrators may also access and manage this information.

9. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your personal data

  • Request deletion of your data

Exceptions apply where data must be retained for:

  • Legal obligations

  • Administrative purposes

  • Security requirements

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

10. Data Security & Processing

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure.

11. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

  • Text

  • Graphics

  • Logos

  • Software

is the property of CoreTech Somaliland unless otherwise stated.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.

12. Limitation of Liability

CoreTech Somaliland is not liable for:

  • Any indirect or consequential damages

  • Data loss or service interruptions

  • Errors or omissions on the website

Use of the website is at your own risk.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws applicable in Somaliland.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

CoreTech Somaliland
Website: https://coretechsom.com/
Email: [email protected]

 

Who we share your data with

Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.