1. Introduction
nnnn.ac.ac is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other global data protection laws. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
2. Data We Collect
Personal Information
- • Name, email, and institutional affiliation
- • Research interests and academic profile
- • Collaboration preferences
Technical Data
- • IP address and browser type
- • Device metadata
- • Analytics (via anonymized metrics)
Our analytics provider is certified under ISO/IEC 27001
3. How We Use Your Data
Academic Collaboration
Matching users with research opportunities based on academic profiles.
Communication
Sending updates about research programs, events, and partnership opportunities.
Security
Protecting accounts and research collaborations from unauthorized access.
4. Your Data Rights
Right of Access
You can request a copy of all data we hold about you at any time.
Right to Correction
Request updates to ensure your information remains accurate.
Right to Erasure
Delete your account data while maintaining research collaboration history as required by law.
Right to Object
Opt-out of non-essential data processing within 72 hours.
Our privacy practices were audited in 2025 by the International Data Governance Consortium and found to exceed standard compliance levels in 83% of categories.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data for:
- • 3 years after last collaboration activity
- • 7 years for research documentation purposes
- • As required by law or regulatory bodies
After this period, data is anonymized where possible or securely deleted using NIST 800-88 guidelines.
6. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
✉️ privacy@nnnn.ac.ac
📍 Data Privacy Office, nnnn Academic Complex, 123 Innovation Drive, Cambridge, CB1 1AA