Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Event Horizon Review ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms or submit inquiries
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• Submit articles or research proposals
• Register for events or webinars
• Correspond with us via email or other channels

This information may include: name, email address, institutional affiliation, research interests, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Device identifiers and characteristics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• To send newsletters, updates, and announcements about black hole physics research
• To process article submissions and collaborative proposals
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To prevent fraud and enhance security
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Understand user behavior and improve our content
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting analytics, or providing services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use data only for specified purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information 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. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@eventhorizonreview.org.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding 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