ArkHive ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our platform.

As an investigative journalism organization, we understand the critical importance of privacy and anonymity. Our policies are designed to protect both our readers and our sources.

Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out to us (if you choose to provide it)
• Messages and documents submitted through our secure channels
• Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Workspace data if you create a collaborative investigation account

Automatically Collected Information

We intentionally minimize automatic data collection. We do NOT collect:

• IP addresses
• Browser fingerprints
• Tracking cookies
• Third-party analytics that identify users

We use privacy-respecting, aggregate-only analytics to understand general traffic patterns without identifying individual visitors.

We implement robust security measures:

• TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Encrypted storage for sensitive documents
• Regular security audits by independent firms
• Strict access controls and authentication
• Incident response procedures

We use only essential cookies required for basic site functionality:

• Session cookies for logged-in users (workspace functionality)
• Security tokens to prevent CSRF attacks
• Preference cookies (theme, dismissed notices) stored locally

We do NOT use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or social media tracking widgets.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations (see "Legal Requests" below)
• With essential service providers who are bound by confidentiality agreements

You have the right to:

• Request access to any data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with relevant authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@arkhive.org

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through a prominent notice on our website and update the "Last updated" date.