Our Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/6/2025
Last Updated: 1/6/2025

Who We Are

Website: attras.org
Contact Email: help@attras.org

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with attras.org.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide

Comments: Name, email address, website URL, and comment content
Contact Forms: Name, email address, and message content
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and preferences
Account Registration: Username, email address, and profile information

– Information We Collect Automatically

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, search terms
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Tracking: See Section 4 for detailed information

3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
3.1 Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests

Providing and improving our website services
Analyzing website usage and performance
Preventing spam and security threats
Communicating about our content and services

– Legal Basis: Consent

Sending newsletters and promotional emails
Using non-essential cookies for analytics and advertising
Displaying personalized content

– Legal Basis: Legal Obligation

Responding to legal requests
Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1 Essential Cookies

Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
Security: Protect against fraud and abuse
Functionality: Remember your preferences

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
Retention Period: 26 months
Opt-out: Available through browser settings or Google’s opt-out tool

4.3 Marketing Cookies

Social Media Pixels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn tracking
Advertising Networks: Google AdSense, other ad providers
Duration: Varies by provider (typically 30 days to 2 years)

5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect your data:

Google Analytics: Website analytics (Privacy Policy)
Gravatar: Profile pictures (Privacy Policy)
Cloudflare: CDN and security (Privacy Policy)
MailChimp: Email newsletters (Privacy Policy)
Social Media Platforms: Embedded content and sharing buttons

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Technical support, hosting, analytics, email services
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through:

EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
Standard Contractual Clauses with service providers
Adequacy Decisions from relevant authorities

8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for the following periods:

Comments: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion
Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Email Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
Contact Form Submissions: 2 years
Account Information: Until account deletion
Legal Obligations: As required by applicable law

9. Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
9.1 Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal data
Receive data in a structured, commonly used format

9.2 Correction and Deletion

Correct inaccurate personal data
Request deletion of your personal data

9.3 Processing Restrictions

Restrict or object to processing of your data
Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

9.4 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email]. We will respond within 30 days of your request.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Access Controls: Limited staff access on need-to-know basis
Regular Updates: Security patches and software updates
Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and threat detection

11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.
12. Embedded Content
Articles may contain embedded content from other websites (YouTube, Twitter, etc.). This content may:

Set cookies on your device
Track your interactions
Collect personal data according to their privacy policies

Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services.
13. Newsletter and Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter:

Consent: You explicitly consent to receive emails
Content: Article updates, website news, and relevant information
Frequency: Weekly or as content is published
Unsubscribe: Available in every email or by contacting us

14. Comment Moderation
Comments are moderated to prevent spam and inappropriate content:

Review Process: Comments may be held for approval
Spam Detection: Automated systems check for spam
Data Used: IP address, email, and comment content
Retention: Comments and metadata retained indefinitely unless deleted

15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be:

Posted: On this page with updated effective date
Notification: Significant changes communicated via email or website notice
Continued Use: Using our website after changes constitutes acceptance

16. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
Email: help@attras.org
Response Time: Within 30 days

17. Supervisory Authority
If you believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
EU Users: Contact your local Data Protection Authority
UK Users: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Other Jurisdictions: Contact relevant privacy regulator