Privacy Policy

Introduction

Raaznet ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

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

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our secure channels (Signal, SecureDrop, Email)
• Submit information or reports to us
• Interact with our content

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services: Including delivering newsletters and responding to your inquiries
• To improve our website: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• To communicate with you: Sending updates, security alerts, and support messages
• To protect our users: Detecting and preventing security threats and illegal activities
• To fulfill our mission: Monitoring and exposing cyber surveillance and protecting digital rights

Data Protection and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure channels: We offer Signal and SecureDrop for secure communication
• Limited access: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information
• Regular security audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• No unnecessary data retention: We delete data when it's no longer needed

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., newsletter services), under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Research purposes: Aggregated, anonymized data for research on digital rights and internet freedom

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., language, theme)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (anonymized)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our secure channels.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our secure channels:

• Signal: For secure messaging
• SecureDrop: For anonymous information sharing
• Email: For general inquiries

Visit our Contact page for detailed information on how to reach us securely.