Last updated: January 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Zomia Horizons (“we,” “our,” or “the organization”) is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and confidentiality of individuals who engage with our work. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in connection with our website, publications, subscriptions, and professional communications.
Zomia Horizons operates as an independent policy, media, and humanitarian analysis organization. We do not engage in advocacy, political organizing, or operational programming, and we apply a precautionary approach to data handling, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to support our analytical and communications activities.
This may include:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, institutional affiliation) provided voluntarily through:
- Email subscriptions
- Direct correspondence
- Professional inquiries
- Technical information collected automatically when visiting our website, such as:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, biometric data, or information related to political affiliation, ethnicity, religion, or security status.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected by Zomia Horizons is used solely for legitimate organizational purposes, including:
- Distributing policy publications and analytical updates
- Responding to professional or institutional inquiries
- Managing subscriptions or donor communications
- Improving website functionality and content relevance
- Ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and security obligations
We do not use personal information for advertising, profiling, or commercial data resale.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Zomia Horizons does not sell, trade, or rent personal information.
Information may be shared only:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., email or website hosting services) strictly for operational purposes
- When required by applicable law or lawful authority
- To protect the legal rights, safety, or integrity of the organization
Any third-party service providers are expected to meet reasonable data protection standards.
5. Data Storage and Security
We apply proportionate technical and organizational measures to safeguard information, including:
- Secure email and hosting services
- Restricted access to internal files
- Human review of any AI-assisted workflows involving content production (not personal data)
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or meet legal and institutional requirements.
6. International Considerations
Zomia Horizons works on issues related to fragile and borderland contexts. We are particularly cautious about:
- Avoiding the collection of unnecessary personal identifiers
- Preventing unintended exposure of individuals or networks
- Maintaining analytical neutrality and confidentiality
We do not publish personally identifiable information without explicit consent.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (including professional or social media platforms such as LinkedIn). Zomia Horizons is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those platforms independently.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent from mailing lists or communications at any time
Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.
9. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or organizational practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
Zomia Horizons
Email: [email protected]