Privacy Policy & Cookies Policy

Data Protection

Global Partners in Science Communication

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with Canadian laws, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and U.S. privacy laws (such as CCPA and CPRA where applicable).

Information Collected

We may collect and store the following personal data when you use our contact form:

• First and Last Name
• Email Address
• Subject and Message content

In addition, we automatically collect basic technical information:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Cookies necessary for basic site functionality

The contact form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA, which collects additional usage data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Purpose of Collection

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:
•To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
•To prevent spam and unauthorized use of the contact form
•To maintain and improve website performance
 
We do not sell or share your personal information under any circumstances with third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, we process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent, when you submit the form

  • Our legitimate interest in preventing spam and abuse

Data Retention

  • Personal data from the contact form is stored only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry.

  • No user account data is stored on the website.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact:

📧 mosermaryanne@gmail.com

Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data during transmission and storage.

Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Cookies

 

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper site functionality and improve user experience. We do not use cookies for tracking, profiling, or advertising.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your browser and improve usability.

Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies – Required for the website to function properly (e.g., security, form submissions)

  • reCAPTCHA Cookies – Used by Google reCAPTCHA to verify you are not a bot (see Google’s Privacy Policy)

Managing Cookies:

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.