Who we are and what this page covers
Settler is an editorial site hosted at https://www.settler.ae. It publishes articles about interiors and related topics. This policy explains what information reaches our site when you visit, read, or interact with it, why we keep it, who can see it, and the choices you have.
Information that reaches us automatically
Like most sites, our hosting environment and the content delivery/cache layer record basic technical details each time you load a page. These server logs typically include your IP address, the browser and device type, the page requested, and the time of the request. These logs help keep the site reliable, secure, and performant, and are also used to diagnose errors and defend against abuse.
These logs are visible to our hosting provider and cache/CDN provider acting on our behalf. They are kept for a limited period and then automatically deleted or overwritten.
If you leave a comment
Articles on Settler may allow comments. If you choose to post one, the site will store the text you submit along with the name and email address you provide, your IP address, and the user agent string your browser sends. This helps us display your comment, manage spam and abuse, and moderate discussions.
WordPress may offer to save your name, email, and website in a small cookie on your device so that you do not have to re-enter them the next time you comment. You can decline this by not selecting the option or by clearing cookies in your browser.
Cookies and local storage
Settler does not run advertising, affiliate tracking, or analytics on this site. Cookies in regular use are limited to those set by WordPress when necessary for site operation:
• Comment convenience cookies, if you choose to use them, remember your details for future comments.
• A session cookie is set for logged-in site administrators to maintain their sessions. Visitors who are not logged in as administrators do not receive this cookie.
Our caching/CDN layer may use strictly necessary mechanisms to deliver pages efficiently. For more about cookies that may appear on this site, see our Cookie Policy.
Email and other ways you might contact us
If you email us, we will receive the information you include in your message and your email address. We use it to respond and to keep a record of the correspondence if needed for reference, quality control, or legal reasons. Email content may be processed by our email service providers to deliver messages.
You can reach us at:
• [email protected] for general inquiries
• [email protected] for editorial matters
• [email protected] for contributions
• [email protected] for partnership inquiries
• [email protected] for privacy questions
• [email protected] for copyright matters
Why we keep information and how long
We keep only what we need to run the site, communicate with readers, and comply with law.
• Server and CDN logs are kept for a limited retention window to secure and maintain the service, then are deleted or overwritten.
• Comment data is kept for as long as the comment remains published. If a comment is removed, related moderation records may remain in our administrative history for a reasonable period.
• Email correspondence is retained as long as necessary to handle the matter you raised and for our records.
Who can see your information
Access is limited to people who operate this site and to service providers that enable hosting, caching/CDN, and email. These providers process information on our instructions for the purposes described above. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for advertising.
Where data may be processed
Our hosting, CDN, and email services may operate in multiple countries. This means your information may be transferred to or stored in a jurisdiction different from your own, subject to contractual and technical safeguards appropriate to the service.
Your choices and rights
You can:
• Decline optional cookies by not selecting the comment convenience option and by clearing cookies in your browser.
• Ask us for a copy of the personal information we hold about you, to correct it if it is inaccurate, or to delete it where applicable.
• Object to or restrict certain processing where the law gives you that right.
To make a request, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you are not satisfied with our response.
Children
Settler is aimed at an adult audience. We do not knowingly solicit or store personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact [email protected] so we can address it.
Changes to this policy
If we change how the site handles information, we will update this page. Material changes will apply going forward from the date posted.