Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 4, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Iran Rockets Arsenal Tracker ("https://iranrocketsarsenal.com"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information automatically when you visit the site:
- IP address — used in anonymised, hashed form solely to count unique daily visitors and active users. The raw IP address is never stored.
- Browser and device information — collected by third-party analytics and advertising services (see below).
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, and referral source, collected via anonymised analytics.
We do not collect names, email addresses, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies from the following third parties:
- Google AdSense — serves personalised advertisements based on your browsing history. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.
- Analytics — we use privacy-friendly, anonymised analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns. No personally identifiable data is stored.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Display visitor counters (today's visitors and live users) on the dashboard
- Understand aggregate traffic and improve the site
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Diagnose technical issues and ensure site stability
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Third-Party Services
This site integrates the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google AdSense — Google Privacy Policy
- Telegram — our alert channel (@IranArsenalTracker) is hosted on Telegram. Joining the channel is subject to Telegram's Privacy Policy.
- OpenAI — message content from public Telegram news channels is processed by OpenAI's API to extract military event data. No user data is sent to OpenAI.
6. Data Retention
Hashed visitor identifiers are retained for up to 30 days for the purpose of counting unique visitors. Telegram message content scraped from public channels is retained in our database for up to 90 days for auditing and accuracy purposes.
7. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of personalised advertising
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
