Hormuz Group respects the privacy of its readers, subscribers, business contacts, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices users have regarding their personal information.

Hormuz Group is an investment-intelligence platform focused on Iran-related markets, industries, infrastructure, regions, companies, and business opportunities. We collect limited personal information only when users voluntarily interact with our website, subscribe to updates, or contact us.

We do not sell personal information.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Hormuz Group.

Hormuz Group provides research, market intelligence, directories, articles, and related business information. Our website is intended for informational and research purposes.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information users provide voluntarily

When users contact us, subscribe to updates, or submit a form, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Company or organization name, if provided
• Job title or professional role, if provided
• Message content submitted through forms
• Newsletter or communication preferences

Technical and usage information

When users visit the website, we may collect limited technical information, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Approximate location based on technical data
• Date and time of visit
• Website performance and interaction data

This information helps us understand how the website is used, improve content, and protect the website from spam, abuse, or security risks.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this website.

3. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages
• Send updates to users who subscribe to our communications
• Improve website content, structure, usability, and performance
• Understand which topics, pages, and research areas are most relevant to users
• Maintain website security and prevent misuse
• Manage business communications
• Keep reasonable internal records
• Comply with applicable legal or operational requirements

We do not use personal information for unrelated purposes without appropriate notice or consent.

4. Newsletter and Communications

If users subscribe to Hormuz Group updates, we may send occasional emails related to:

• New research and articles
• Market intelligence updates
• Platform developments
• Relevant business or investment-related information
• Future Hormuz Group services, where applicable

Users may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.

We do not send marketing emails to users who have not subscribed or otherwise provided permission, unless permitted by applicable law.

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5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience, measure website traffic, and understand how users interact with our content.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• Keeping the website functional and secure
• Remembering user preferences
• Measuring page views and traffic sources
• Understanding content performance
• Detecting spam, abuse, or technical issues

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Other cookies may be used for analytics or performance measurement.

We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to understand website usage. These tools may collect information through cookies or similar technologies.

Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the website functions.

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6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to operate and improve the website. These may include providers for:

• Website hosting
• Website security
• WordPress plugins and technical functionality
• Contact forms
• Email delivery
• Newsletter management
• Analytics and performance measurement
• Spam protection

These providers may process limited information only as necessary to provide their services.

We do not authorize third-party service providers to use personal information for unrelated purposes.

7. External Links

The Hormuz Group website may contain links to third-party websites, including companies, public institutions, exchanges, government sources, reports, media sources, maps, or other external resources.

Hormuz Group is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, or content of third-party websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before submitting personal information to them.

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8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

This may include retaining information to:

• Respond to user inquiries
• Maintain communication records
• Manage newsletter subscriptions
• Improve website performance
• Protect the website from abuse or security risks
• Meet legal, operational, or record-keeping requirements

Users may request deletion of their personal information, subject to reasonable legal, security, or business record requirements.

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9. User Rights

Depending on the user’s location and applicable law, users may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about them
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Withdraw consent for communications
• Object to or restrict certain uses of their information
• Request information about how their data is used

To make a privacy request, users may contact us at:

[Insert contact email]

We may need to verify the identity of the requester before responding to certain privacy requests.

10. International Users

Hormuz Group may be accessed by users from different countries.

By using the website or submitting information, users understand that their information may be processed in jurisdictions different from their country of residence.

Where required, we take reasonable steps to handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection principles.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, server, email system, or online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should avoid submitting confidential, highly sensitive, or legally privileged information through public website forms.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal information through the website, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

13. Business and Professional Inquiries

Users may contact Hormuz Group for business, research, partnership, or professional inquiries.

Information submitted through such communications may be used to evaluate and respond to the inquiry, maintain business records, and manage future communication.

Submitting a business inquiry does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, investment, legal, or confidential relationship with Hormuz Group.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.