Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide when creating and maintaining your researcher profile, including:

• Name, email, and institutional affiliation
• Academic credentials and research interests
• Publication history and metrics
• Communication and collaboration data

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Create and maintain your researcher profile
• Match you with potential collaborators
• Facilitate communication between researchers
• Improve platform functionality
• Send important platform updates

3. Information Sharing

Your profile information is visible to other registered users to facilitate collaboration. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information:

• With other platform users as part of the matching system
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights and safety of users

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Control visibility of your profile information
• Opt out of non-essential communications

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve user experience.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

For questions about these terms or privacy policy, please contact your institution's CEHE representative.