Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 16, 2018

The Marine Symbiomes Research Group (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates www.marinesymbiomes.eu (the “Service”).

This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, and your rights regarding that data. By using our Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to provide and improve the Service:

Personal Data

  • Name, email, or other info you provide to contact or identify you

Usage Data

  • How you access and use the Service, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, device identifiers, and diagnostic data

Cookies & Tracking

  • Cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts to monitor activity and improve the Service

  • Types of cookies:

    • Session Cookies – for Service operation

    • Preference Cookies – to remember your settings

    • Security Cookies – for security purposes

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some Service features may not work.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service

  • Notify you of updates or changes

  • Enable participation in interactive features

  • Offer support and assistance

  • Analyze usage to improve the Service

  • Detect and prevent technical issues

3. Data Sharing and Transfers

  • Your data may be processed in Italy, even if you are elsewhere.

  • We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

  • We may disclose data to comply with the law, protect our rights, prevent wrongdoing, or ensure public safety.

4. Security

  • We take reasonable measures to protect your data.

  • However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers for:

  • Facilitating the Service

  • Analytics and performance monitoring

Example: Google Analytics – tracks usage to help improve the website. You can opt out here.

  • Third-party providers access your data only to perform their tasks and cannot use it for other purposes.

6. Links to Other Sites

  • We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our Service.

  • Please review their privacy policies separately.

7. Children’s Privacy

  • The Service is not directed at children under 18.

  • We do not knowingly collect data from children.

  • If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to remove it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.

  • We may also notify you by email or on the website.

  • Please review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us here.