Privacy | PepMEASURE

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use PepMEASURE (the "Service").

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

Christoph Schlaffner
Christian-Dohm-Weg 35
13057 Berlin

3. Data We Collect

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide and maintain the PepMEASURE platform
Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
Contract Performance: Processing is necessary for providing the Service
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with legal requirements

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure database storage with access controls
Data backup and recovery procedures

Your data is stored on servers located in Germany. We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at christoph.schlaffner@cantab.net

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality (e.g., session management)

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have further questions, please contact:

Email: christoph.schlaffner@cantab.net
Address: Christian-Dohm-Weg 35, 13057 Berlin

13. Scientific Data and Research

PepMEASURE provides access to calculations of chemical and physical properties of peptides. When you upload data for processing:

Peptide sequences and calculated metrics are stored locally in your browser by default
You retain ownership of your peptide sequences

14. Your Complaint Right

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your request in individual cases, you are entitled to lodge a complaint with us and the responsible supervisory authority. The responsible supervisory authority is the "Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit" (Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information), Alt-Moabit 59-61, 10555 Berlin.

PepMEASURE

Analysis platform for the calculation of physical and chemical properties of peptides in proteomics and peptidomics research.

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