Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 8, 2025

At Asia Policy Research Initiative (APRI), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://asiapolicy.net (the “Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


1. Information We Collect

When you use our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, submit articles, or engage with our content. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Affiliation or organization (if provided)

  • Any other personal details you choose to provide

b) Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-personal data about your interactions with the Site, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referring URLs

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Date and time of access

This information helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve its performance.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services

  • Respond to inquiries or communications you submit

  • Send you newsletters or policy updates (if you opt in)

  • Analyze website usage and trends

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.


3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Recognize you when you return to our Site

  • Track Site performance and visitor metrics

  • Customize content delivery

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of our Site may not function properly without them.


4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for analytics, mailing lists, or website hosting. These providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Third-party services we may use include (but are not limited to):

  • Google Analytics

  • Mailchimp or equivalent email services

  • Secure web hosting providers

Links to external sites are provided for informational purposes only, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data protection of these third-party sites.


5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access, update, or delete your personal information

  • The right to withdraw consent for processing (if applicable)

  • The right to object to certain processing activities

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@asiapolicy.net.


7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law.


8. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.


9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.


10. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Asia Policy Research Initiative
Dossenheim, Baden-Württemberg 69221, Germany
Email: info@asiapolicy.net