Privacy Policy
Updated: 2026
The Arena Journal (“we”, “our”, “us”) is published by the Abba Eban Institute for Diplomacy and Foreign Relations at Reichman University. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and ensuring transparency regarding the collection and use of personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Information you provide voluntarily
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Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us)
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Content of messages submitted via contact forms or email
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Information provided when submitting articles or academic materials for consideration
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you browse the website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages viewed and time spent on the site
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Referring website or source of visit
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
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Operating and maintaining the website
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Improving user experience and content quality
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Responding to inquiries and communication requests
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Sending newsletters or updates (only where consent has been provided)
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Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
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Ensuring website security and preventing misuse
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Ensure proper website functionality
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Understand user behavior and improve content
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Support analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, if implemented)
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share limited data with:
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Service providers supporting website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, email distribution)
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Technical and IT service providers
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Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable legal or academic obligations.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your personal data (where legally applicable)
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Withdraw consent for communications such as newsletters
Requests can be submitted via the contact details provided below.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.
9. Academic and Editorial Context
The Arena Journal publishes academic and policy-oriented content in the fields of international relations and diplomacy. Any opinions expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board, the Abba Eban Institute, or Reichman University.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: arenajournal@runi.ac.il
Website: https://www.eng.arenajournal.org.il