PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Coe Lab’s website ("Site"), hosted by Dr. Michael Coe ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, and it applies regardless of Dr. Coe's future institutional affiliations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide via contact forms (for example, when expressing interest in joining our lab or making a donation). We also collect non-identifying data, like your IP address and browser type, through standard website analytics tools.

3. How Information Is Used

We use your personal data to respond to inquiries, facilitate research and teaching opportunities, or deliver relevant communications. Non-identifying data helps us improve the Site's functionality and user experience.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics and performance monitoring. Cookies may include session cookies or Google Analytics. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data or track you across unrelated websites. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Links & Services

We may link to external websites (e.g., scientific publishers, partner pages) that have their own privacy practices. We do not share your personal data with third parties unless explicitly stated, or required to by applicable law.

6. Legal Compliance & Data Rights

  • Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA): If you are located in the EU, EEA, or California, you may have rights to access, rectify, delete, or export your data, and to withdraw consent or object to processing.

  • We will honor reasonable requests where required by applicable law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard your personal information, following principles of confidentiality and integrity, as outlined by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Information Practice principles.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its original purpose (e.g., responding to inquiries) or as required by law. Non-identifying analytics data is retained in anonymized form to support website improvements.

9. Children

This Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we've collected such data, please contact us for removal.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact the email provided below