Data Privacy Terms and Conditions of the Marine Biodiversity Database Website

Personal Information: In the course of using the Website, we may collect certain personal information from you, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide. This information is used for the purpose of improving the quality of our services and enhancing your user experience.
Usage Information: We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage patterns. This information is used for statistical analysis and to enhance the functionality and content of the Website.

Consent: By using the Website, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information as outlined in these Terms.
Purpose: We collect and process personal information for the purpose of maintaining the Marine Biodiversity Database, improving user experience, conducting research, and communicating with you about relevant updates and information.
Data Retention: Your personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in these Terms, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Security Measures: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No Guarantee: While we take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Links: The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.

Cookies Usage: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on the Website. These technologies help us improve your user experience and provide personalized content.
Opt-out: You can usually configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Access and Correction: You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal information at any time by contacting us.
Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information. However, please note that this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.

Changes: We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or these Terms, please CONTACT US.
By using the Marine Biodiversity Database Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Data Privacy Terms and Conditions, and you agree to be bound by them.