Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [April 6, 2026]

Iran Art Art Institute at iranart.org is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This document explains what information we collect from users, how we use this information, and what rights are reserved for users. Using this website means acceptance of the terms of this privacy policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from users, including:

• Information users provide directly such as name, email address, or other information they register in forms, comments, or when creating an account.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited.
• Information related to user interaction with the site such as posting comments, submitting content, or activities performed on the website.

Use of Information

Collected information may be used for the following purposes:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving website services
• Managing user accounts
• Responding to user questions, requests, or support
• Preventing abuse, malicious activities, and spam
• Analyzing performance and improving user experience

Comments

When users post a comment on the site, the information entered in the comment form, along with the user’s IP address and browser information, is collected to help identify and prevent spam.

After comment approval, the profile picture associated with your email may be displayed alongside the comment.

Media

If users upload images or files to the website, it is recommended to avoid uploading files containing location information (such as EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract location information from published images.

Cookies

The website may use cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small files stored in the user’s browser.

The use of cookies on this site may include:

• Saving user information when posting comments to prevent re-entering information
• Managing user login to accounts
• Saving display settings and user preferences
• Improving performance and analyzing site usage

Users can limit or disable cookie usage through their browser settings, though some site features may not function properly in this case.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content from other websites such as videos, images, or articles. This type of content operates as if the user had directly visited that other website.

These other websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with embedded content.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell users’ personal information to third parties, and information may only be shared in limited cases to provide better services with services used on the website, such as:

• Spam detection and prevention services
• Web hosting and infrastructure services
• Site performance analysis tools

In case of password reset request, the user’s IP address may be included in the password reset email.

Data Retention

If a user posts a comment on the site, that comment and related information may be stored indefinitely to enable automatic detection and approval of subsequent comments.

If users create an account on the website, personal information provided in the user profile is stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except username). Website administrators may also have access to this information to manage services.

User Rights Regarding Their Data

Users may at any time request:

• A copy of stored personal information
• Correction of incorrect or incomplete information
• Deletion of personal information when possible

Some information may be retained for a specific period for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Information Security

We strive to protect user information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction using appropriate technical and management methods. However, no method of information transmission or storage over the Internet is completely secure.

Changes to Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated over time. Any changes will be published on this page, and the update date will be included at the beginning of the document.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about the privacy policy or how information is used, you can contact us through the contact methods available on the website.

Website Address: iranart.org