Privacy Policy

Welcome to Ameen, the official Iraqi platform for combating cyber extortion. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe experience. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Data We Collect and How We Use It

  • Account and report information: Full name, phone number, date of birth, gender, governorate, residence/address, and email (if provided).
  • Purposes:
    • Verify legal eligibility for official reports in line with Iraqi National Security Service requirements.
    • Contact and support you while following up on the report.
    • Produce general statistics by age and gender to improve preventive policies (never for marketing).
    • Identify the competent governorate to route the report to the appropriate authorities.
  • Non-personal data: Technical and statistical data to improve performance and experience.

2. Data Protection

We use modern encryption and security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

3. Sharing Information

  • With competent authorities: We may share information, when necessary, with the Iraqi National Security Service and judicial/security authorities in each governorate for investigation, evidence, or follow-up according to legal frameworks.
  • With global digital platforms when needed: Cooperation with platforms (e.g., social media) to verify data or assist in removing violating content related to extortion, under legal procedures and privacy safeguards.

4. Your Rights

You can access, correct, or update your data at any time, and request deletion if there is no legal obligation to retain it.

5. Use of the App

You agree to use the app for lawful purposes only and not engage in illegal or unethical activities.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be announced in the app or through available channels.

7. Contact Us

For inquiries or feedback, contact us via the app’s contact information.

8. Reporting and Legal Eligibility

Date of birth is requested to verify legal eligibility when submitting reports, as required by competent authorities to follow up cases under the appropriate legal procedures.

9. Legal Basis and Governmental Nature

The app is a governmental platform under the Iraqi National Security Service. Data is processed to protect individuals and serve the public interest under applicable laws. We do not use your data for marketing.

10. Data Retention and Deletion

  • Account data is retained while you use the service and deleted upon request when no legal or operational need applies.
  • Report data and documents are retained for the legally required period for investigation/judicial purposes, then deleted or anonymized for statistics.

11. Use of the App by Minors

Minors may use the app and submit reports. When a report is filed by a minor, it is handled according to applicable legal procedures that consider their specific situation, including involving a parent or legal guardian when necessary and coordinating with competent child welfare authorities and specialized judiciary.

By using Ameen, you agree to and understand this policy.