Last Updated: October 14th, 2024
At Cytoscape Web, accessible from https://web.cytoscape.org, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services. By using our platform, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
Cytoscape Web doesn’t directly collect or store any user’s personal information. All user information and network data are stored on the Network Data Exchange (NDEx). Please refer to the NDEx privacy policy for more details.
Cytoscape Web uses information in the following ways:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
- To improve and personalize your user experience.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, support, and other service-related information.
- To analyze how our website is used and to gather statistical data to enhance our platform.
- To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure security.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our platform, such as analytics providers. For example, we use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. Google processes this data on our behalf to help us understand how users interact with Cytoscape Web. You can learn more about how Google uses your data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy. Users can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may also share your information if you choose to install and use third-party “apps” to extend the analytic capabilities of Cytoscape Web.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to legal processes (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
All data used by Cytoscape Web is stored in NDEx. Please refer to the NDEx privacy policy for details about the measures we take to protect the privacy of your data in NDEx.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Cytoscape Web may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us by email at [email protected]. policy of that service.