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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 11, 2025

Introduction

Marta Matrakova, PhD ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at martamatrakova.com.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact information (name, email) when you reach out via contact forms
  • Professional inquiries and consultation requests
  • Newsletter subscription information (if applicable)

Automatically Collected Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone setting and location
  • Operating system and platform
  • Aggregate information about website usage

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
  • Provide professional services and academic collaboration
  • Send relevant updates about publications and research (with consent)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and, with your consent, analytics cookies to:

  • Remember your language preferences
  • Understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Improve website performance and content

You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner on your first visit.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With trusted service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Withdrawal of consent

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Dr. Marta Matrakova
Brussels, Belgium
Email: admin@garden-stack.com

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