Data, security and confidentiality measures

Updated 28/05/2019


Secure access to our web portals

  1. This server does support https access, which ensures encryption of all transferred data

Data retention policies

  1. Data are not encrypted on our file system.
  2. Currently no local backups are made on our system and it is the responsibility of the user to properly download/store data.
  3. http log files are kept for a maximum of four weeks for security purposes and to be able to react on hacking attempts.

User data collection

  1. We collect information from you when you register on our site.
  2. When registering on our site, you may be asked to enter your name and/or e-mail address. You may, however, visit our site without registering. When not registered or not logged in, certain parts of the web portals will be inaccessible due to privacy concerns.
  3. You can at any time cancel your subscription and delete your user data. This will automatically cancel your access to our services.
  4. Collected information may be used in one of the following ways:
  5. To personalize your experience - your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs

    To improve our site - we continually strive to improve our site offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you

    To send periodic emails - the email address you provide may be used to send you information, notifications, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow). These cookies enable the site to recognize your browser and, if you have a registered account, associate it with your registered account.

We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

Third party links

Several scientific web services have been connected to our services to enhance the information processing and analysis. Third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. We do not send, without your agreement, any information to those services. Any usage of them is made at your own responsibility.

Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

  1. Any data submitted by a user is treated as confidential and remains the intellectual property of the user.
  2. Access to data might be granted to the support team if specific support is requested by the user.
  3. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.

Consent

By using our services, you consent to our web site privacy policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.

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