Rafias Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 7, 2026

Rafias is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, engage with our content, or contact our team. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

This includes information you voluntarily submit through forms, email, or other direct communication, such as:

Name
Email address
Institution or affiliation (if provided)
Any additional information submitted via contact forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or link
General location (country/state level)

This information helps us understand usage patterns and improve website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries or contact requests
To operate, maintain, and improve our website
To analyze website usage and performance
To enhance user experience
To comply with applicable laws or regulations
To protect the security and integrity of our website

We do not sell personal data.

3. How We Share Information

We only share your information in limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as:

Website hosting providers
Analytics platforms
Email communication tools

These providers are permitted to use personal information only as necessary to provide their services.

3.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

Comply with legal obligations
Respond to lawful requests from authorities
Protect our rights, safety, or property

We do not share personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Maintain legitimate business interests

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children.

If we learn that data from a child has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of analytics tracking
Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: eheller@rafias.us

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or publications.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

9. International Visitors

If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed and stored in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly.