Last updated: July 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how iranwarcost.org ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Who We Are

iranwarcost.org is an informational and advocacy project. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at contact@iranwarcost.org.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. If you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or otherwise submit information through a form, we may collect your name, email address, and any message content you choose to share.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools.

Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and understand how the Site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect some features of the Site.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, and we ask that you not submit it to us unless necessary.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;

• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you;

• Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time);

• Analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of our content;

• Protect the security and integrity of the Site; and

• Comply with legal obligations.

Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases: your consent (for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter); our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site; and compliance with legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, and email delivery, and who are bound to protect your information;

• Legal requirements, when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with a law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others; and

• Business transfers, in connection with a merger, reorganization, or similar event, subject to the protections described in this policy.

Third-Party Services

The Site may use third-party services such as web analytics providers and email platforms. These providers process data under their own privacy policies. The Site may also contain links to other websites; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information.

EU/UK (GDPR). You may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data; to object to processing; to data portability; and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

California (CCPA/CPRA). You may have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose; to request deletion of your personal information; to correct inaccurate information; and to not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell or share your personal information as those terms are defined under California law.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@iranwarcost.org. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

International Visitors

The Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes may be communicated through a notice on the Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@iranwarcost.org Website: iranwarcost.org