Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Economi Journal, we respect and protect the privacy of our readers, subscribers, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with international standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA – USA), and the UAE Federal Data Protection Law.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details (if you subscribe to newsletters or contact us).
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, cookies, and analytics data.
- Financial Information: Economi Journal does not request or store payment or financial data unless you engage in specific subscription services.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To deliver news updates, newsletters, and personalized content.
- To analyze traffic and improve website functionality.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To enhance security and prevent fraudulent activities.
3. Data Protection Principles
Economi Journal follows strict principles to ensure data protection:
- Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency — We process data legally and inform users clearly.
- Purpose limitation — Data is collected only for legitimate and specific purposes.
- Data minimization — We collect only the data necessary for service delivery.
- Security and integrity — We use encryption and secure servers to protect information.
4. Your Rights
Under GDPR (European Union)
- Right to access your personal data.
- Right to correct inaccurate information.
- Right to request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Right to restrict or object to processing.
- Right to data portability.
Under CCPA (United States – California)
- Right to know what personal information we collect and why.
- Right to request deletion of personal data.
- Right to opt-out of data selling (Economi Journal does not sell personal data).
- Right to non-discrimination when exercising privacy rights.
Under UAE Federal Data Protection Law
- Right to transparent and fair processing.
- Right to consent before personal data is used.
- Right to request erasure of personal data.
- Right to restrict automated decision-making affecting you.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Economi Journal uses cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to:
- Improve website performance.
- Understand reader engagement.
- Provide personalized recommendations.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly without them.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, unless longer retention is required by law or regulatory compliance.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored on servers located in the United States, the European Union, or other regions where Economi Journal operates. We apply standard contractual clauses and ensure adequate safeguards for international data transfers.
8. Third-Party Services
Economi Journal may use trusted third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, newsletter platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to comply with international data protection standards.
9. Children’s Privacy
Economi Journal does not knowingly collect information from children under 16 years of age. If we discover that such data has been collected, it will be deleted immediately.
10. Security Measures
We use SSL encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and monitoring systems to protect your personal data. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security, and we encourage readers to exercise caution when sharing information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, you may contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: New York, USA | London, UK | Dubai, UAE
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be announced on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.