Introduction

Lunar Shadow Project ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website lunarshadowproject.org and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit inquiries through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Register for events or webinars
• Engage with our research community

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional affiliation and research interests
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs and pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about lunar research and our activities
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, optimize website performance, and enhance user experience
• Research Collaboration: To facilitate connections between researchers and identify potential collaboration opportunities
• Security: To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other security concerns
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Analytics: To understand user demographics, interests, and behavior to improve our content and services

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use information only for specified purposes.

Research Partnerships

With your explicit consent, we may share your contact information with research institutions, space agencies, or academic partners for collaborative scientific purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Aggregate Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users for research, analysis, or promotional purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure data storage with backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access personal information we hold about you and request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements and legitimate business interests.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

Cookie Management

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@lunarshadowproject.org.

International Data Transfers

Lunar Shadow Project is based in Germany. If you access our website from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Germany or other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including research databases, space agency sites, and scientific publications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Lunar Shadow Project
Invalidenstraße 42
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@lunarshadowproject.org
Phone: +49 30 5879 4312

Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.