Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At cryoNET, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. As a network of Nordic cryo-EM facilities dedicated to advancing structural biology research, we prioritize scientific integrity and data privacy.

This privacy policy explains our approach to data collection and outlines how we maintain a privacy-friendly website experience.

No Personal Data Collection

We do not collect personal information from visitors to our website.When you browse our site, you can be assured that:

• No personal identifiable information is collected
• No user accounts are created
• No contact forms require personal details
• No newsletter subscriptions are processed

The only exception is if you voluntarily reach out to us via the provided email address, in which case we only use your contact information to respond to your inquiry.

Cookie Policy

cryoNET does not use cookies for tracking purposes.

The only cookie we use is a functional cookie that remembers your theme preference (light or dark mode). This cookie is stored locally on your device and contains no personal information. It is not shared with us or any third parties.

Privacy-Focused Analytics

We use privacy-friendly analytics tools that:

• Do not use cookies
• Do not track users across websites
• Do not collect IP addresses
• Do not build user profiles

Our analytics only collect anonymous usage data to help us improve our website's functionality. This includes non-identifying information such as:

• Pages visited
• Referral sources
• Time spent on site
• Browser type and device information (without unique identifiers)

All data is aggregated and cannot be traced back to individual users.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to the websites of our member facilities and funding organizations. Please note that these external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit via links on our site.

Data Security

Since we don't collect personal data, there is minimal risk regarding data breaches of personal information. However, we maintain standard security measures to protect the integrity of our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]