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We appreciate your interest in our website and our scientific institute. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. Below, we provide detailed information on how we handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

Institute for Botanical Simulation Science

contact@botanicalsimulationscience

Collection and Storage of Personal Data and the Nature and Purpose of Their Use

Our website collects personal data only when you actively provide it to us through our contact form. No additional data is automatically collected.

When you contact us using our contact form, we collect the following personal data:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your message

These data are collected solely for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for any follow-up questions. The legal basis for processing the data provided through the contact form is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract).

Disclosure of Data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless:

• You have given your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),

• There is a legal obligation to disclose the data (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR), or

• The disclosure is necessary for the performance of contractual relationships with you (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data that we process (Article 15 GDPR),

• Request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data stored by us (Article 16 GDPR),

• Request the erasure of your personal data stored by us, provided that processing is not required to fulfill a legal obligation (Article 17 GDPR),

• Request the restriction of processing your personal data (Article 18 GDPR),

• Receive the personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (Article 20 GDPR),

• Withdraw your consent at any time (Article 7(3) GDPR), and

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR).

Right to Object

If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, provided there are reasons arising from your particular situation.

If you wish to exercise your right to object or withdraw your consent, simply send an email to [Institute Email Address].

Data Security

We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

Updates and Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is currently valid as of September 2024. Changes may become necessary if legal or regulatory requirements change or if we further develop our website and offerings. The current Privacy Policy can be accessed and printed at any time on our website at [Link to the Privacy Policy].

Contact

For further information or questions regarding data protection, please contact us at contact@botanicalsimulationscience.com.