Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 February 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Hypebox Media SARL (“Hypebox,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use LeBusiness (the “Website” or “Site”), including any related pages, newsletters, forms, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy is intended to reflect applicable privacy and data protection principles, including Lebanon's framework for personal data protection under Law No. 81/2018 (Electronic Transactions and Personal Data).
1) Who we are (Data Controller)
Data Controller: Hypebox Media SARL
Brand / Publication: LeBusiness
Contact for privacy requests: info@leb.business
2) Information we collect
A) Information you provide to us
We may collect information you choose to provide, such as:
- Identity & contact details: name, email address, phone number (if you submit it)
- Newsletter / subscription details: email, preferences, language choice (English/Arabic)
- Forms & submissions: messages, feedback, inquiries, survey responses
- Account / CMS access (if applicable): username, role, login history (for staff/admin users)
- Event or partnership inquiries (if any): company name, job title, budget range, etc.
You can browse many parts of the Site without providing personal information.
B) Information we collect automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Device & usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Log data: pages viewed, time spent, referral URL, clickstream data
- Approximate location: derived from IP (city/country level)
C) Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, tags, local storage) to:
- remember preferences (like language),
- understand site traffic and performance,
- improve content and user experience,
- support advertising/measurement if enabled.
You can control cookies via your browser settings. If you disable cookies, parts of the Site may not function properly.
3) How we use your information
We use information for purposes such as:
- Providing and operating the Site (content delivery, language preference, site features)
- Newsletter delivery (if you subscribe) and managing your subscription
- Responding to inquiries and providing support
- Improving the Site (analytics, troubleshooting, performance monitoring)
- Security and fraud prevention (detecting abuse, protecting accounts)
- Legal and compliance (meeting legal obligations, enforcing terms)
4) Legal bases for processing (where applicable)
Depending on the context, we rely on one or more of the following bases:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, optional cookies where required)
- Contract / steps before contract (e.g., responding to a request you submit)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving Site performance, preventing fraud, measuring content performance)
- Legal obligation (e.g., responding to lawful requests)
5) Newsletter and marketing communications
If you opt in to our newsletter, we will send you updates that may include news, insights, and announcements.
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
- clicking “unsubscribe” in the email (if available), or
- contacting us at info@leb.business
We may still send non-marketing messages when necessary (e.g., important service notices).
6) Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in limited situations:
- Service providers (processors): hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, form tools (only as needed to perform services for us)
- Legal and safety: to comply with applicable law, lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, and security
- Business changes: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale (with appropriate safeguards)
We may also share aggregated or de-identified statistics (e.g., total visits, popular categories) that do not identify you.
7) Third-party links and embedded content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, social posts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Your interaction with those services is governed by their policies.
8) Advertising and measurement (if enabled)
If we run ads or use ad measurement tools, advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance and potentially show relevant ads.
This Privacy Policy does not cover how third-party advertisers use their technologies on their own services. You can control cookies through your browser and, where applicable, consent tools.
9) International transfers
Our service providers or hosting may be located in different countries. If personal data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as contractual protections and security measures).
10) Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:
- maintaining your newsletter subscription until you unsubscribe,
- keeping inquiry records for support and operations,
- retaining logs for security and troubleshooting for a limited period,
- retaining data longer where required by law or to resolve disputes.
11) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
12) Your rights and choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete your data (where applicable)
- Object to certain processing
- Restrict processing in certain cases
- Withdraw consent (for processing based on consent)
To exercise rights, contact info@leb.business. We may request verification of your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
13) Children's privacy
The Site is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to request deletion.
14) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
15) Contact us
For questions, requests, or complaints about privacy, contact:
Hypebox Media SARL (LeBusiness)
Email: info@leb.business