Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Yorlect is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you provide when contacting us or contributing to our research
• Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information
• Contribution Data: Information you provide when submitting datasets or participating in research projects

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services and datasets
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To communicate with you about research opportunities, updates, and events
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality
• To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Research Partners: With academic institutions and research partners for collaborative projects, with appropriate data protection agreements
• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others
• Public Datasets: Datasets you contribute may be made publicly available under open-source licenses, with appropriate anonymization

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.