Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
Event Horizon Review ("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 eventhorizonreview.org.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Submit article proposals or comments
- Communicate with us via email or other channels
This information may include your name, email address, institution affiliation, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information about your device and browsing actions may be automatically collected, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
Use of Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters, updates, and relevant scientific content (with your consent)
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To analyze website usage patterns and trends
- To detect and prevent security threats or fraudulent activity
- To comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of company assets
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only 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.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@eventhorizonreview.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Event Horizon Review
Rue de Lausanne 132
Geneva, Switzerland
Email: info@eventhorizonreview.org
Phone: +41 22 987 64 21