Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

• Contact information (name, email address) when you reach out to us
• Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or email communications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of access

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities (e.g., cookie usage)
• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website, analyze usage patterns, and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communications
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of assets

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Contact information: Retained until you request deletion or for up to 3 years of inactivity
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Cookie data: As specified in our Cookie Policy

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., GitHub, Google Scholar). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.