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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27.11.2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Tension War Index (“TWI”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you access or use our website.

We are committed to transparency and responsible data practices.

 

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information that you submit directly, such as:

  • Email address (if you contact us)

  • Any information included in feedback or inquiries

We do not require an account or personal profile to use the website.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse the website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referrer URL

  • Basic analytics data

This information helps us understand site performance, detect errors, and improve user experience.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Store user preferences

  • Improve page performance

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may function less effectively.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Operate and maintain the website

  • Improve accuracy, performance, and stability

  • Analyze user behavior and traffic patterns

  • Respond to user inquiries

  • Ensure compliance and prevent misuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interest (site performance, security, analytics)

  • Consent (when required for cookies or communication)

 

4. Sharing of Information

We may share data only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., analytics tools, hosting providers) to operate the website

  • Authorities, if required by law

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

 

5. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the service

  • Maintain security

  • Comply with legal obligations

Analytics data may be stored in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

 

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

 

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access the information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent (when applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert contact email].

 

8. Children’s Privacy

TWI does not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
If you believe such data was collected, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

 

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your country of residence.
We ensure that such transfers follow applicable data protection laws.

 

10. Third-Party Services

The website may include links to external sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

 

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after updates means you accept the revised Policy.

 

12. Contact Us

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

Re-use permitted with attribution and a link to the source. 

© 2025 Tension & War Research Initiative. All rights reserved.

Tension War Index is an independent research project. While we continuously improve our data sources and methodology, the index is provided for informational purposes only and may contain inaccuracies.

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