Statecraft & Strategy, a publication of the American Foreign Policy Council (“AFPC,” “we,” “our,” or “the Publication”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may provide while visiting this website at www.statecraftandstrategy.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you access or interact with the website.
When you visit the website, we may collect certain information in two ways. First, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, professional affiliation, or other information submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or direct correspondence with the publication. You are not required to provide personal information to browse the website, and you may access most content without submitting personal data.
Second, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information related to your use of the website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, pages visited, time and date of access, and referring websites. This information helps us understand how visitors use the website, evaluate performance, and improve the user experience.
Information collected through the website may be used to respond to inquiries, distribute updates related to the publication, improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, and maintain the security and integrity of the website. If you choose to subscribe to updates or provide your email address, we may occasionally send communications regarding new issues of the publication, events, or related research activities. You may unsubscribe from such communications at any time through the unsubscribe link included in email messages.
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance performance and better understand visitor behavior. Cookies allow the website to recognize returning visitors, remember certain preferences, and collect general usage information that helps improve site design and functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain features of the website.
We may use third-party services to support the operation of the website, including website hosting providers, analytics platforms, or email distribution services. These providers may collect limited technical information necessary to operate their services. Their handling of information is governed by their own privacy policies.
The website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These sites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and data practices. Statecraft & Strategy and the American Foreign Policy Council are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard information collected through the website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot ensure absolute security.
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website operations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to Statecraft & Strategy through the American Foreign Policy Council.
