Privacy Policy
At NO2TA – The Feminist Lab (“NO2TA,” “we,” “us”), we believe protecting your privacy is inseparable from our feminist work. We are a safe space for women, girls, marginalized groups, and their allies, and we treat any information you share with us with respect, care, and confidentiality. This policy explains what data we collect through our website no2ta.org and our channels, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have over it.
Who We Are
NO2TA is a regional feminist initiative based in Beirut, Lebanon, working to produce feminist content and knowledge across the Middle East and North Africa region. The party responsible for processing your data is:
NO2TA – The Feminist Lab
Paloma Building, Venezuela Street, Jnah, Beirut, Lebanon.
Email: info@no2ta.org — Phone: +961 71 488 925
What Data We Collect
We collect only the data we genuinely need, including:
- Information you voluntarily provide through our “Contact Us” form, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Any information you choose to share when corresponding with us by email or on social media.
- Technical data collected automatically when you browse the site, such as IP address, browser and device type, and pages visited, via cookies and similar analytics tools.
We do not deliberately request or collect sensitive data (such as beliefs, sexual orientation, or health status). Please do not send us any sensitive information that is not necessary for your communication with us.
How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your messages and inquiries and to communicate with you.
- To send our newsletter and updates about our feminist production, if you have subscribed.
- To improve our website and content and understand how it is used.
- To meet our legal obligations and protect the safety of our space and community.
We do not use your data for automated decisions that affect you, and we never sell your data under any circumstances.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on your consent (for example, newsletter subscription), to carry out a communication you requested, for our legitimate interest in operating the site and protecting our community, or to comply with the law. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Sharing of Data
We do not sell or trade your data. We may share it only in the following cases:
- With trusted service providers who support us technically (such as website hosting and our newsletter delivery service), and only to the extent needed to perform their work.
- When you use third-party features embedded on our site, such as YouTube videos and social media links (Instagram, Facebook, X, Tiktok, LinkedIn), which are governed by their own privacy policies.
- Where required by law, or to protect the safety and rights of individuals.
We choose our partners and service providers carefully and aim to work with parties that respect data protection standards.
Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to operate, and may use analytics cookies to understand visitor traffic. You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies, though some site features may not work optimally if they are disabled.
Data Protection and Retention
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. We keep your data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, then delete or anonymize it. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time, after which we stop using your email for that purpose.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you.
- Correct or update your data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Withdraw your consent or object to the processing of your data.
- Unsubscribe from our communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@no2ta.org and we will respond as soon as possible.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended to collect data from children below the legal age without parental consent. If you believe we have unintentionally collected a minor’s data, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date above.
Contact Us
For any question or request regarding your privacy or this policy:
Email: info@no2ta.org
Phone: +961 71 488 925
Address: Paloma Building, Venezuela Street, Jnah, Beirut, Lebanon.