Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Who We Are

We are Science Time, committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. Our contact details are:

Data Controller: Science Time
Email: support@sciencetime.ch
For any data protection inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Data Protection Officer: Alex Johnson
Email: dpo@sciencetime.ch

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect various types of personal information to provide and improve our services, including:

  • Personal Identifiers: Names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, usernames.
  • Account Information: Passwords, security questions.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our app, including features accessed and content viewed.
  • Transaction Data: Payment details, purchase history.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device information.

We collect data through:

  • User Registration: When you create an account.
  • Purchases and Subscriptions: When you buy our services.
  • Forms and Surveys: When you complete contact forms or participate in surveys.
  • Third Parties: Occasionally, we may receive data from partners or public sources.

If we collect sensitive data or financial information, we ensure it is handled with the utmost security and confidentiality.

How Do We Use Personal Information?

We process personal data for various service and business-related purposes, including:

  • Personalization: Customizing content and user experience.
  • Account Management: Setting up and maintaining user accounts.
  • Communication: Delivering marketing, promotional materials, and updates.
  • Feedback: Conducting polls and surveys.
  • Research and Development: Enhancing our app and services.
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory and legal obligations.
  • Security: Preventing fraud and ensuring data security.

What Legal Basis Do We Have for Processing Your Personal Data?

We rely on several legal grounds for processing your personal data:

  • Consent: When you have given us explicit permission.
  • Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes necessary to run our business and improve our services.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.
  • Vital Interests: To protect someone’s life.
  • Public Task: For tasks carried out in the public interest.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

When Do We Share Personal Data?

We treat your personal data with confidentiality and only share it when necessary to provide our services or conduct business operations. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our app.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Partners: With your consent or when necessary for our services.

We ensure all third parties comply with our data protection standards.

Where Do We Store and Process Personal Data?

Your data is stored and processed within the United States. If we transfer data outside your home country, we ensure it is protected according to applicable laws and privacy standards. For transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we implement appropriate safeguards, such as contractual clauses and data transfer agreements.

How Do We Secure Personal Data?

We employ various measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption: Securing data during transmission and storage.
  • Access Controls: Restricting access to authorized personnel only.
  • Training: Educating staff and contractors on data security.
  • Audits: Conducting regular security audits and assessments.

How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Data?

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. Our data retention periods are based on:

  • Legal Requirements: Compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Business Needs: Operational requirements and user agreements.

Once data is no longer needed, we securely dispose of it.

Your Rights in Relation to Personal Data

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information.
  • Correction: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing.
  • Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service provider.
  • Restriction and Objection: Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@sciencetime.com.

Use of Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We may use automated decision-making and profiling to enhance user experience and service delivery. These processes involve:

  • Logic: Automated algorithms to personalize content and recommendations.
  • Impact: Improved service efficiency and tailored user experience.

How to Contact Us?

For any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, your personal data, or to file a complaint, you can contact us:

Email: support@sciencetime.ch

Use of Cookies and Other Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, manage preferences, and analyze usage. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Linking to Other Websites / Third Party Content

Our app may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. Linking to external resources does not imply endorsement.

This policy is subject to change. Please review it periodically for updates. Thank you for trusting Science Time with your personal data.