Research Platform Data Protection
This notice explains how we protect your data on our educational research platform in compliance with GDPR and German data protection laws.
1. General Information
This Data Protection Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our research website resincreator.de. As an educational research platform, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
ResincCreator Research Platform
Status: Academic Research Project in Development
Country: Germany
Email: contact@resincreator.de
Privacy Contact: contact@resincreator.de
Development Status: This research platform is currently under development. Complete business registration details will be provided upon service finalization.
3. Data Protection Officer
For data protection inquiries related to research activities, please contact:
Email: privacy@resincreator.de
Subject: Data Protection Inquiry
Response Time: Within 30 days as required by GDPR
4. Categories of Personal Data
4.1 Research Interaction Data
- Material formulation inputs (processed locally, not stored permanently)
- Research parameters and calculation requests
- Platform usage patterns (anonymized)
- Research collaboration inquiries
4.2 Contact Data
- Name (optional)
- Email address
- Message content
- Research affiliation or institution (if provided)
- Contact preferences
4.3 Technical Data
- IP address (anonymized after 24 hours)
- Browser information and device type
- Operating system
- Access times and dates
- Referring website (if applicable)
- Pages visited on our platform
4.4 Research Usage Data
- Tools and calculators accessed
- Time spent on educational content
- Download activity (research materials)
- Platform improvement feedback
5. Purposes and Legal Basis
5.1 Research Platform Operation (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
We process technical data to ensure platform functionality, security, and research tool performance.
5.2 Research Communication (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
We process contact data based on your consent to respond to research inquiries and collaboration requests.
5.3 Academic Research (Art. 89 GDPR)
Anonymous, aggregated usage data may be processed for academic research on resin formulation methodologies.
5.4 Legal Compliance (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
We may process data to comply with legal obligations under German TMG and other applicable laws.
6. Data Sources
We collect personal data from the following sources:
- Directly from you (contact forms, research tool usage)
- Automatically through platform interaction (anonymized analytics)
- From your device and browser (technical data only)
- Through research collaboration requests
7. Data Recipients
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Technical service providers (hosting, platform maintenance) under strict data processing agreements
- Academic research collaborators (anonymized data only)
- Legal authorities (only when required by German law)
- No commercial third parties or marketing companies
All recipients are required to comply with GDPR and German data protection requirements.
8. International Data Transfers
We primarily process data within the European Union. Any transfers to third countries are conducted only with appropriate GDPR safeguards (adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or certification schemes). Research collaborations involving data transfer are subject to strict anonymization requirements.
9. Retention Periods
Research inquiries: 2 years after resolution or project completion
Technical logs: 30 days maximum
Platform usage data: Anonymized after 90 days
Research datasets: Anonymous data may be retained for academic purposes
Contact preferences: Until withdrawal of consent
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Request information about your personal data we process for research purposes.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to research data retention requirements.
Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Request limitation of processing under specific circumstances.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Request transfer of your data in a structured format for research purposes.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for research purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7 GDPR)
Withdraw consent for research participation at any time.
11. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights or make research-related data requests, please contact us at:
Email: contact@resincreator.de
Include: Your name, email address, specific request, and research context (if applicable)
We will respond within one month as required by GDPR Article 12.
12. Complaint Rights
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. The competent authorities for our research platform are:
German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Graurheindorfer Str. 153
53117 Bonn, Germany
Website: bfdi.bund.de
Email: poststelle@bfdi.bund.de
13. Automated Decision-Making
Our research platform does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects you. All calculations and recommendations are provided as research tools only.
14. Security Measures for Research Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect research data:
- End-to-end encryption of data transmission (TLS 1.3)
- Access controls and multi-factor authentication for research systems
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Data minimization and pseudonymization for research datasets
- Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Staff training on research data protection
- Incident response procedures for data breaches
15. Research Ethics and Data Protection
Our research platform adheres to academic research ethics standards:
- Voluntary participation in all research activities
- Transparent communication about data usage
- Anonymization of data used in publications
- Respect for intellectual property and academic integrity
- Compliance with institutional research ethics guidelines
16. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Data Protection Notice as our research platform evolves or when legal requirements change. Significant updates will be communicated to research participants where possible. The current version is always available on our website with the last update date clearly indicated.