Privacy Policy

Welcome to Genular. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in relation to our website, https://genular.atomic-lab.org (the "Service").

This policy applies to information we process through our Service. Please note that we are a research platform and are not interested in collecting personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the functioning and improvement of our website.

We collect information in the following ways:

• Information Collected Automatically:  When you visit our website, our servers and third-party services may automatically log certain information. This includes:
  • Log and Usage Data:  Your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the dates and times of your access. This data is processed by our web server, and by our security and performance partner, Cloudflare.
  • Analytics Data:  We use Google Analytics to understand how our users interact with the Service. This service collects data about your device, general geographic location (e.g., country or city), and browsing behavior on our site. This information is typically aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Information You Provide to Us:  If you contact us via email, we will collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide in your correspondence.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Service:  This includes using services like Cloudflare and CDNs (e.g., cdn.jsdelivr.net) to deliver website content securely and efficiently.
• To improve and analyze our Service:  Google Analytics helps us understand which parts of our platform are most useful to the research community, allowing us to enhance user experience.
• To protect our Service:  Cloudflare helps protect our site from malicious traffic and security threats.
• To respond to your inquiries:  If you contact us, we use your information to communicate with you.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them and similar technologies through our third-party partners:

• Cloudflare:  Uses essential cookies (e.g., `__cf_bm`) for security features like bot detection and rate limiting. These are necessary for the proper functioning of the site.
• Google Analytics:  Uses performance and analytics cookies (e.g., `_ga`, `_gid`) to distinguish users and analyze website traffic. This data is sent to Google's servers.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with the following third-party service providers who help us operate our Service:

• Cloudflare, Inc.:  For website security, performance, and analytics. View their  Privacy Policy.
• Google LLC:  For website analytics. View the  Google Privacy Policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the  Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs):  Services like jsdelivr.net may process your IP address to deliver files.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under data protection laws like GDPR, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. Since we collect very limited personal data directly, the most effective way to manage your data is by controlling cookies in your browser and using the Google Analytics opt-out tool.

If you have any specific requests regarding data you have provided to us directly (e.g., via email), please contact us at the address below.

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect the information we handle. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at  [[email protected]].