Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: December 27, 2024
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Name and contact information when you contact us
- • Email address for newsletter subscriptions
- • Professional information for research collaboration
- • Comments and feedback you provide
Automatically Collected Information
- • IP address and browser information
- • Pages visited and time spent on site
- • Referral sources and search terms
- • Device and operating system information
Cookies and Tracking
- • Essential cookies for site functionality
- • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
- • Preference cookies for user settings
- • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
- • Provide and improve our services
- • Respond to your inquiries and requests
- • Send newsletters and updates (with consent)
- • Conduct security research and analysis
Analytics and Improvement
- • Analyze website usage and performance
- • Understand user preferences and behavior
- • Improve content and user experience
- • Generate anonymized usage statistics
Legal and Security
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Protect against fraud and abuse
- • Enforce our terms of service
- • Respond to legal requests
Data Protection & Security
Security Measures
- • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- • Regular security audits and assessments
- • Access controls and authentication
- • Secure hosting and infrastructure
Data Retention
- • Personal data retained only as long as necessary
- • Analytics data anonymized after 26 months
- • Contact information deleted upon request
- • Legal requirements may extend retention periods
Data Sharing
- • We do not sell personal information
- • Limited sharing with trusted service providers
- • Anonymized data may be used for research
- • Legal disclosures when required by law
Your Rights and Choices
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
- • Right to access your personal data
- • Right to rectify inaccurate information
- • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- • Right to restrict processing
- • Right to data portability
- • Right to object to processing
Cookie Preferences
- • Manage cookie settings in your browser
- • Opt out of analytics tracking
- • Disable advertising cookies
- • Essential cookies cannot be disabled
Communication Preferences
- • Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
- • Update your contact preferences
- • Request removal from all communications
- • Transactional emails may still be sent
Third-Party Services
Analytics Services
- • Google Analytics for website analytics
- • LinkedIn Analytics for professional insights
- • Anonymized data collection and reporting
Advertising Services
- • Google AdSense for contextual advertising
- • Interest-based advertising may be displayed
- • You can opt out of personalized ads
External Links
- • Links to partner websites and resources
- • External sites have their own privacy policies
- • We are not responsible for third-party practices
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity before processing certain requests.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Notify users via email if they have subscribed to updates
- • Display a notice on our website for 30 days
- • Archive previous versions for reference
Your continued use of our services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.