Introduction
Event Horizon Review ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website eventhorizonreview.org and use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit articles or research for publication
- Register for events or webinars
- Participate in surveys or feedback forms
Personal information may include: name, email address, institutional affiliation, research interests, telephone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you newsletters and updates about our publications
- Process article submissions and manage peer review
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Performance Cookies: Collect information about website performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
- Peer Reviewers: When you submit articles, we share your work with qualified peer reviewers under confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition, your information may be transferred
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@eventhorizonreview.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. 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.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
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 appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Event Horizon Review
Rue de Lausanne 132
Geneva, Switzerland
Email: info@eventhorizonreview.org
Phone: +41 22 987 64 21