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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Event Horizon Review ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or publications
  • Submit research inquiries or collaboration requests
  • Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Professional affiliation and research interests
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referral source and exit pages
  • Device identifiers

2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

2.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

2.2 Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including:

  • Number of visitors to the site
  • Pages visited and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on the website
  • Sources of traffic

2.3 Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You may also use our cookie consent banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, questions, and requests
  • Content Delivery: To provide you with requested publications and research materials
  • Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our content and functionality
  • Research Collaboration: To facilitate academic and research partnerships
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Web hosting and server management
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics providers
  • Technical support

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your information
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@eventhorizonreview.org.

8. International Data Transfers

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Event Horizon Review
Rue de Lausanne 132
Geneva, Switzerland
1202

Email: info@eventhorizonreview.org
Phone: +41 22 987 64 21

13. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction if you believe our processing of your information violates applicable law.

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