Privacy Policy

Last updated on 24th July 2020

Introduction

This is the privacy policy for the Web site and user forum on depons.eu.

Owner and Data Controller

The owner and data controller of the Web site and user forum is:

Jacob Nabe-Nielsen
Department of Bioscience
Aarhus University
Frederiksborgvej 399
4000 Roskilde
Denmark

What Information is collected

Forums user profile - information provided by the user during registration. The information includes basic profile data such as username, email address and real name. The collection and use is done for the normal operation of the user forums.

Forums content – messages and images provided by the user for the purpose of use on the user forums. The collection and use is done for the normal operation of the user forums.

Log data – accessing the Web site and user forum results in the user's IP address, as well as additional information such as the time, Web browser and page requested being logged in our web server logs. This is part of the normal operation and helps us with improving the security of the site and better understand the use of the site.

How is the information used

Operating the user forum - The data collected in the user forum is used for the operation of the user forum. This includes your ability to log in to the forum, read and post messages and perform actions such as resetting your password.

Web server log analysis - The data collected in logs are used for analyses related to the Web site and forum performance, security and usage.

How is your information protected

All communication with the Web site and user forum are performed over an encrypted connection (HTTPS).

The data is stored at our hosting provider simply.com in Denmark. Access to the data is protected through the security controls of our hosting provider.

Sharing data with third parties

We do not share the personal information you provide with third parties. The information you provide as part of the user forum will be used for its intended purpose, presenting it to other registered as well as unregistered users of the user forum site. Data will also be shared with local law enforcement, if proper requests are filed.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We solely use first-party cookies (cookies related directly to the Web site) and these are solely used for the normal operation of the user forum (session and authentication information). We do not use third-party cookies nor do we use other tracking technologies.

Your rights related to your personal data

In accordance with the GDPR you are entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email to: jnn@bios.au.dk.

Changes to this policy

This policy may occasionally be updated. Access to and use of the Web site and user forum will always be governed by the latest version of the privacy policy. Users should check the privacy policy regularly for updates.