Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• • Contact information when you reach out to us (email address, name)
• • Messages and inquiries sent through our contact forms
• • Research submissions and collaboration proposals
• • Feedback and corrections you provide

Information Automatically Collected

• • Usage data and analytics (pages visited, time spent, referral sources)
• • Device information (browser type, operating system)
• • IP address and general location data
• • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• • Responding to your inquiries and providing requested information
• • Processing research collaboration proposals
• • Improving our website functionality and user experience
• • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our research platform
• • Ensuring website security and preventing abuse

Research and Analytics

We use aggregated, anonymized data to understand how our research is being accessed and utilized. This helps us:

• • Identify topics of public interest for future research
• • Improve the accessibility and presentation of our analyses
• • Measure the impact and reach of our research
• • Optimize website performance and loading times

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Sharing Circumstances

We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:

• • With your explicit consent
• • To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• • In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition)
• • With service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• • Access controls and authentication requirements
• • Secure hosting infrastructure with reputable providers
• • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We continuously monitor and improve our security practices.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• • Access: Request copies of your personal information
• • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• • Portability: Request transfer of your data
• • Objection: Object to certain processing activities

Cookie Management

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use the following third-party services:

• • Analytics: For understanding website usage patterns
• • Hosting: For website infrastructure and performance
• • Email: For communication and inquiry responses

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We select partners who maintain high privacy standards.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses.

Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

• • Contact inquiries: 3 years from last communication
• • Research submissions: Duration of evaluation plus 1 year
• • Website analytics: Anonymized data for up to 2 years
• • Legal compliance: As required by applicable law

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: