Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Anatolian Plant Legacy portal, operated by the Flora Research Society, collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering for an account, expressing interest in our exhibitions or events, or otherwise contacting us. This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Account login credentials
• Professional information (for artists and contributors)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

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

• Browser type and version
• IP address
• Operating system
• Pages you view and features you use
• Time and date of your visit
• Referring and exit pages

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website
• Process and manage your account registration
• Communicate with you about exhibitions, events, and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect against unauthorized access and legal liability

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Partners for collaborative exhibitions or events (with your consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, and misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only 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.

8. Your Rights

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

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

[email protected]