Last Updated: July 9, 2025
Welcome to ARIJ. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, platform, and services.
1. Who We Are
Fonden ARIJ International (ARIJ) (We, Our, Us) we are a non-profit organization that supports investigative journalists and fact checkers across the Middle East and North Africa
2. Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to all users of:
- Our website www.arij.net
- Any other website or service that links to this policy
3. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Payment or billing details (for paid services)
- Personal details (e.g., job title, company, preferences)
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and location data
- Device type and browser
- Log files and usage statistics
- Cookies and tracking technologies
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, improve, and personalize our services
- Create and manage your account
- Send administrative and promotional communications
- Analyze platform usage and improve performance
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery)
- Payment processors
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) - Legal authorities, if required by law
- Third parties, in the event of a merger or acquisition
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Your Rights
We do our best, depending on the technology limitations that you have the following rights:
- Right to access your data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@arij.net. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Providing our services
- Complying with legal obligations
- Resolving disputes
- Enforcing our terms
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner.
We use:
- Strictly necessary cookies
- Performance cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Functional cookies (e.g., language preferences)
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Access controls and authentication
- Staff training
However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive information and credentials.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available at https://arij.net/qurium/en.arij.net/privacy-policy.html
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@arij.net