At www.adbioinformatics.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

AD Bioinformatics
Montpellier, France
📧 privacy@adbioinformatics.com

You may contact us at this email address for any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights under GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, or other details you voluntarily provide (e.g., through contact forms, account registration, or newsletter signup).
• Technical Information: IP address, device type, operating system, and browser version (collected automatically for analytics, security, and site performance purposes).
• Non-Personal Information: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, and aggregated usage statistics, collected automatically for analytics and site improvement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Website and its content.
• Respond to your inquiries or support requests.
• Send updates, newsletters, or educational materials (if you opt in).
• Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data only:

• With trusted service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools).
• If required by law or to comply with a legal obligation.
• If data is transferred outside the EU (for example, to servers operated by Google Analytics in the United States), we rely on appropriate legal safeguards such as the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict data processing.
• Request data portability in a machine-readable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@adbioinformatics.com .

7. Security

We utilize industry-standard technical measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies:
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.

Cookie Consent:
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics cookies) will only be set if you accept them. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie banner controls.

9. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to track Website usage and performance. These services may collect data such as your IP address, device type, and browsing behavior in accordance with their own privacy policies.