LEGAL & PRIVACY

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled when you access or interact with the ICTVDB website.

LAST UPDATED September 2026

PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

Protecting personal information

Privacy and responsible data handling are important principles in maintaining a reliable digital environment. This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, used, maintained, and protected when you use the website.

By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

01

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with the website.

Information you provide

Depending on the service or interaction, this may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or institution
  • Scientific interests or areas of inquiry
  • Information included in messages or requests

Technical information

Certain technical information may also be collected automatically when you access the website, such as browser type, device information, approximate usage information, security information, and website interaction data.

02

How We Use Information

Personal information may be used for purposes such as:

  • Responding to scientific or general inquiries
  • Managing communications and requests
  • Providing requested information or services
  • Sending requested scientific updates
  • Maintaining website functionality and security
  • Improving website content and user experience

Information will be used only for legitimate purposes consistent with the context in which it was collected and applicable requirements.

03

Scientific Newsletter

When you subscribe to scientific updates, your email address may be used to send newsletters, scientific articles, research information, and other relevant updates.

Newsletter communications may include information related to viral science, biotechnology, scientific resources, and research developments.

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by using the available unsubscribe mechanism or by contacting us.

04

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential functionality, maintain security, analyze website usage, and improve performance.

Cookies may also be used to remember certain preferences or support specific website functions.

Depending on the technologies implemented, you may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through your browser or available website controls.

05

Data Sharing

Personal information is not intended to be sold or disclosed for unrelated commercial purposes.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers when necessary to operate the website, process communications, maintain technical infrastructure, provide security, or fulfill a service requested by the user.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law, legal proceedings, regulatory requirements, or valid governmental requests.

06

Data Retention

Personal information may be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, providing requested services, resolving issues, or meeting legal and operational requirements.

07

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures may be used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or misuse.

However, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or processing can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

08

Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to external websites, scientific resources, suppliers, databases, or other third-party services.

External websites operate independently and may apply their own privacy policies and data-processing practices.

Users should review the relevant privacy policies before providing personal information to third-party services.

09

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These may include the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of, or objection to certain processing of your personal information.

Requests relating to privacy rights should be submitted using the official contact channel.

10

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, data-processing practices, legal requirements, or operational procedures.

The current version of the policy will be published on this page together with its latest update date.

11

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, personal information, or privacy-related requests, please contact us through the official website contact channel.

Contact the team
Privacy matters.

We aim to handle personal information responsibly and transparently while maintaining a reliable scientific digital environment.