Effective Date: [28/02/2025]
Last Updated: [03/03/2025]
The Arabinform Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://arabinform.com (the “Website”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit and interact with our Website, we may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
- Leave comments or reviews on our Website
This may include, but is not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other personal information you voluntarily submit
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect non-personal information about your interaction with our Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referral sources (how you arrived at our Website)
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
- Clickstream data (e.g., navigation patterns)
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website traffic, and understand visitor behavior. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and improve our Website and services
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
- To communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails)
- To analyze usage trends and optimize Website performance
- To prevent fraud, security threats, and unauthorized access
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following cases:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our Website and services, such as:
- Email marketing platforms (for newsletters and updates)
- Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Cloud hosting services
These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not authorized to use your information for any purpose other than providing services to us.
3.2 Legal and Compliance Purposes
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, including:
- Compliance with law enforcement requests or government regulations
- Protection of our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Prevention of fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to a successor entity.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Data Retention and Security
5.1 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
5.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Update Your Information
You have the right to request access to, update, or delete your personal information. Please contact us to make such requests.
6.2 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You can unsubscribe from our email communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send.
6.3 Managing Cookies and Tracking
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
7. International Data Transfers
Please be aware that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in a country with different data protection laws than your home country.
8. Privacy of Children
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us.
