Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04.11.2025

We at Syria in Transition value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website [www.syriaintransition.com] (the “Site”).

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Syria in Transition is published by Conflict Mediation Solutions Ltd., registered in England and Wales (Company No. 12235864) with registered office at 71–75 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5SL, United Kingdom.

For any privacy-related questions, please contact: info@syriaintransition.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Contact details such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our forms.
Analytics data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through Google Analytics.
Mailchimp subscriber data when you sign up for newsletters (name, email address, subscription preferences).
Technical information such as your device type and operating system, collected automatically to help maintain security and improve performance.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, in a submission form).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide our newsletter and respond to your messages.
Improve our website and understand how visitors use it.
Maintain site security and prevent misuse.
Comply with any legal obligations.

We will never sell your personal information to anyone.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your information to send you updates and articles. Our email distribution is managed through Mailchimp, which stores your data securely and allows you to unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email you receive.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and analyse usage. See our Cookie Policy for details and your choices.

6. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site, such as:

GoDaddy (website hosting)
Mailchimp (newsletter distribution)
Google Analytics (website usage statistics)

These partners are required to process data securely and only on our instructions.

7. International Data Transfers

Because our audience and service providers are global, your data may be processed outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, consistent with UK and EU data protection standards.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated here, or as required by law. For example:

Newsletter data is kept while you remain subscribed.
Contact form data is deleted once your enquiry has been resolved.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) — and for EU users, the EU GDPR — you have rights to:

Access a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent for marketing emails
Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, contact info@syriaintransition.com.

10. Security

We use HTTPS encryption and standard security measures through our hosting provider (GoDaddy) and CMS (Kirby) to protect your data. While we take reasonable precautions, no online system is completely secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact:

Conflict Mediation Solutions Ltd.

71–75 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5SL, United Kingdom

Email: info@syriaintransition.com