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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Expendite ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our platform.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on our platform, express interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, participate in activities on our platform, or otherwise contact us. The personal information we collect may include:

  • Name, email address, and contact details
  • Professional information, including institution, position, and research interests
  • Profile information, including biography, education, and professional experience
  • Account credentials, such as usernames and passwords
  • Payment information for subscription services
  • Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our platform, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include:

  • IP addresses and device identifiers
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system information
  • Pages visited and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral sources
  • Other usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our platform
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Connect researchers with funding and collaboration opportunities
  • Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent where required by law)
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf.
  • Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
  • Platform Functionality: Certain information, such as your profile information, may be visible to other users of the platform to facilitate connections and collaborations.

5. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • The right to access personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to object to processing of your information
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Expendite
Email: privacy@expendite.com
Address: 123 Research Way, Innovation City, CA 94000, USA