Research Platform Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is specifically designed for our educational research platform. We collect minimal data and use it solely for research and educational purposes.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for this research website is:
ResincCreator Research Platform
Development Status: Academic Research Project
Country: Germany
Email: contact@resincreator.de
Note: This is a research platform in development. Complete business registration details will be provided upon service launch. For privacy inquiries, please use the email address above.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Research Data
When you use our research tools and calculators, we may collect:
- Material formulation inputs (for calculations only)
- Research parameters and settings
- Anonymous usage statistics for research improvement
2.2 Contact Information
When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:
- Name (optional)
- Email address
- Message content
- Research affiliation (if provided)
2.3 Technical Data
Our website automatically collects minimal technical data:
- IP address (anonymized after 24 hours)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent (for research platform improvement)
- Date and time of access
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process your data exclusively for these research and educational purposes:
- Providing research tools and calculations
- Responding to research inquiries and collaboration requests
- Improving our educational platform and tools
- Ensuring platform security and preventing abuse
- Conducting academic research on resin formulation methodologies
4. Legal Basis
We process your data based on German data protection law (BDSG) and GDPR:
- Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for contact and research participation
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for platform improvement and security
- Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR, German TMG §14) where applicable
- Research purposes under Article 89 GDPR for academic studies
5. Data Sharing and Research
As a research platform, we handle data sharing as follows:
- We do not sell or trade your personal data
- Anonymous, aggregated data may be used for academic publications
- Research collaborations may involve anonymized data sharing with academic institutions
- Technical service providers have limited access only for platform maintenance
- Legal authorities only when required by law
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for research and legal purposes:
- Contact inquiries: 2 years after resolution
- Research data: Until research project completion or withdrawal of consent
- Technical logs: 30 days for security purposes
- Anonymous research datasets: May be retained for future academic studies
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and German law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing for research purposes
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
8. Research Participation
Participation in our research through platform usage is voluntary. You can:
- Use the platform without providing personal data
- Opt out of research data collection at any time
- Request removal of your data from research datasets
- Contact us for research collaboration inquiries
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our research platform uses minimal tracking:
- Essential cookies only for platform functionality
- No advertising or marketing cookies
- No third-party tracking for commercial purposes
- Anonymous usage analytics for research improvement only
10. Security
We implement appropriate security measures for research data:
- Encryption of data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Access controls and authentication for sensitive data
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Data minimization principles for research purposes
- Secure storage of research datasets
11. Contact for Privacy Matters
For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@resincreator.de
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
For research-related inquiries: contact@resincreator.de
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 in Germany are:
Federal Level:
The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI)
Graurheindorfer Str. 153, 53117 Bonn
Website: bfdi.bund.de
State Level:
Your respective state data protection authority (Landesdatenschutzbeauftragte)
Find your local authority at: conference-ds.de
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy as our research platform evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes will be communicated to research participants where possible.