Last updated: 2025-11-11
Aquaphotomics.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://aquaphotomics.com and subscribe to our newsletter or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Email Address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or updates.
- Name and Affiliation — if voluntarily provided (e.g., through contact forms or event registration).
- Technical Data — such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, or financial information).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters, updates, or announcements related to Aquaphotomics.
- Respond to your inquiries or requests.
- Improve our website, user experience, and communication.
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly at [email protected].
3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Legitimate interest — to maintain communication with the scientific community and improve our outreach.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and newsletter, such as:
- MailerLite (email newsletter platform)
- WordPress and hosting providers (for website maintenance)
These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to analyze web traffic and improve user experience.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. These services may use cookies to track aggregated website activity.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above, or until you request deletion.
You may contact [email protected] at any time to request removal of your data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw your consent
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Aquaphotomics.com Administration
Email: [email protected]