Privacy Policy
Controller and contact
world-wide.org is operated by Science Communications Worldwide e.V. (ZVR 1255966019), Fischergasse 6, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria ("we", "us"). We are the controller for processing described in this policy unless stated otherwise.
Contact for privacy requests: info@world-wide.org.
What we process
- Account data: email address and profile fields you provide.
- Submissions and content metadata: information you submit for seminars, conferences, jobs, grants, and other resources (which may include names and affiliations).
- Communications: messages you send to us and our replies.
- Technical data: IP address, device and browser data, and server logs needed to operate and secure the service.
- Analytics (optional): usage data collected only if you opt in to analytics cookies.
Purposes and legal bases (GDPR)
- Provide the platform: deliver features, submissions, and accounts (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where a contract applies).
- Security and abuse prevention: protect the service, investigate incidents, and enforce policies (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Legal obligations: comply with applicable law (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR where relevant).
- Analytics: measure usage to improve the platform, only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Communications: respond to requests and provide operational notices (Art. 6(1)(f) or Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, depending on context).
Cookies and analytics
We use essential cookies to operate the site (for example, authentication and security). Analytics cookies are optional and are used only if you opt in via the cookie banner.
For details, see our Cookie Policy.
Recipients and international transfers
We use service providers (processors) for hosting, infrastructure, email delivery, and (if you consent) analytics. Providers may process data outside the EEA. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above and as required by law. For a high-level overview, see our Data Retention Policy.
Your rights (GDPR and California)
EEA/UK (GDPR): depending on the circumstances, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and receive a copy (data portability) of your personal data. You can withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect prior processing).
California (CCPA/CPRA): you may have rights to know, delete, and correct personal information, and to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" for cross-context behavioural advertising. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising.
To exercise applicable rights, email info@world-wide.org.
You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Austria, this is the Datenschutzbehorde (Austrian Data Protection Authority).
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the platform or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date indicates the latest revision.
Contact
For legal, privacy, and policy inquiries, email info@world-wide.org.