P.T.O.C Yemen
P.T.O.C Yemen
Center for Specialized Research and Studies
عربي

privacy-policy

Last Updated: 28/02/2026
Version: 1.0

Welcome to ptocyem.net. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit the website or use our services.

1) Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by: P.T.O.C.Yemen Center for Specialized Research and Studies Ltd.

Privacy contact email: privacy@ptocyem.net

2) Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

  • Visiting and browsing the website.

  • Registering and creating an account (if available).

  • Requesting services/courses/consultations (if available).

  • Subscribing to email newsletters.

  • Contacting us through forms, email, or any channel provided by the website.

3) Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information depending on how you use the website:

A) Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name.

  • Email address.

  • Phone number.

  • Organization / job title (optional).

  • Content of messages and inquiries you send to us.

  • Registration details (username/password) if accounts exist.

  • Any information you submit when requesting a service or registering for a course/event.

B) Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address.

  • Device type, browser type, and operating system.

  • Pages you visit, visit time, time spent on pages, and referral source.

  • Cookies and similar technologies (if enabled).

C) Information from Third Parties (if applicable)

We may receive limited information from service providers such as analytics, hosting, payment gateways, or marketing tools, only to the extent necessary to provide the service.

4) How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Operating the website and improving performance and user experience.

  • Responding to inquiries and providing support.

  • Managing registrations and services/courses/events (if applicable).

  • Sending important notices (such as service updates or technical alerts).

  • Sending newsletters or promotional materials with your consent (you can unsubscribe at any time).

  • Security, fraud prevention, and misuse detection.

  • Compliance with legal requirements or responding to lawful requests by authorities (when necessary).

5) Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).

  • Performance of a service you requested or a contract with you.

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the website and ensuring security), provided they do not override your rights.

  • Legal obligation.

6) Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only when necessary with:

  • Hosting providers to operate and maintain the servers.

  • Email/notification service providers to send service messages or newsletters (if subscribed).

  • Analytics providers to measure and improve performance.

  • Payment gateways to process payments (if applicable). Note: We do not usually store your card details; payment information is handled by the payment provider.

  • Legal/regulatory authorities when required by law or a court order.

When we work with third parties, we require appropriate security measures and prohibit them from using your information for their own purposes outside providing services to us.

7) Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality.

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Measure and analyze usage to improve the website.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings (delete/disable).
Note: Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

8) Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described above, or to comply with legal/accounting requirements. We then delete it or anonymize it when no longer needed. General examples:

  • Contact messages: up to 12 months.

  • Account data: for as long as the account is active, then 1 month after cancellation.

  • Technical logs: up to 90 days for security and improvement purposes.

9) Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, such as:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS), where available.

  • Restricting access to authorized personnel only.

  • Security updates and monitoring for unauthorized use.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10) Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Correct inaccurate data.

  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).

  • Request deletion of your data or restriction of processing (subject to legal obligations).

  • Object to certain types of processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@ptocyem.net. We may request identity verification when necessary.

11) External Links

The website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

12) Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of [13/16]. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

13) International Data Transfers (if applicable)

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence depending on hosting/service providers. In such cases, we seek to use providers that apply appropriate data protection standards.

14) Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continuing to use the website after updates means you have reviewed the changes.

15) Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at: