Who We Are
Ontology Online is a scientific knowledge and research information platform available through www.ontologyonline.org. Its subject areas include ontologies, knowledge graphs, semantic technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and research products.
For privacy-related enquiries, contact [email protected].
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with the website, the following categories of information may be processed.
Information You Provide
- Your name, email address and telephone number when submitted through a contact form or email.
- Organization details, where supplied as part of a scientific or product enquiry.
- Product references, research requirements, quotations or other information included in correspondence.
- Any additional information you voluntarily include in a message.
Technical Information
Website infrastructure may process technical information, such as IP addresses, browser details, device characteristics, requested pages, timestamps and security logs. The precise information depends on hosting and website configuration.
How Information Is Used
Personal information submitted through website enquiries may be used for purposes connected to the request, including:
- Responding to scientific questions and general correspondence.
- Reviewing enquiries about research products and specifications.
- Communicating about requested quotations and related information.
- Maintaining website operations, troubleshooting and security.
- Meeting applicable recordkeeping or legal requirements.
Other uses, such as promotional emails, advertising personalization or analytics, must be separately described if they are implemented.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or similar privacy legislation applies, personal data processing requires an appropriate legal basis.
Depending on the specific activity, this may include steps requested before entering a contract, performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, legitimate interests or consent.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small pieces of information that a website may store through a browser. They can support functions such as session management, preferences, measurement and security.
Some cookies are necessary for website functionality. Others, such as optional analytics or advertising cookies, may require additional disclosures and consent, depending on applicable law.
You can manage many cookie preferences through your browser. Where optional tracking is implemented, website-specific controls should also be provided where required.
Sharing and Service Providers
Website operation and correspondence may involve external providers, depending on the technologies and commercial workflows in use.
Examples may include hosting, email delivery, website security, contact-form infrastructure, analytics, shipping or quotation administration services.
Actual third-party disclosures, the purposes of sharing, the recipients or their categories, and any sale or targeted-advertising practices must be accurately described.
International Data Transfers
If personal information is handled by service providers or personnel in other countries, international data-transfer rules may apply.
Where required, such transfers must be supported by an appropriate legal mechanism and relevant safeguards.
Data Retention
The appropriate retention period for personal data depends on why it was collected and any relevant business, security or legal recordkeeping requirements.
Correspondence, product enquiries, transaction records and technical logs may have different retention requirements.
Data Security
Personal information should be protected with technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information and risks.
Relevant measures can include access restrictions, secure communications, software maintenance, monitoring and appropriate provider management.
No internet transmission or information storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the legislation applicable to the processing, you may have rights concerning your personal information.
These may include:
- Requesting access to personal information.
- Requesting correction of inaccurate information.
- Requesting deletion in applicable circumstances.
- Requesting restrictions on certain processing.
- Objecting to certain uses of personal data.
- Requesting data portability where applicable.
- Withdrawing consent where processing depends on consent.
- Making a complaint to a competent privacy authority.
To enquire about a privacy request, please email [email protected]. Additional identity verification may be necessary to protect your information.
Children's Privacy
Ontology Online focuses on scientific education, biotechnology, ontology systems and research product information.
Additional privacy protections may apply if a website knowingly collects personal information from children, depending on the applicable jurisdiction.
External Websites and Resources
Ontology Online may provide links to external scientific organizations, ontology databases, educational resources and other websites.
These external services may operate independently and maintain their own privacy policies and data processing practices.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy information of external websites before submitting personal data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in website features, data processing practices or applicable requirements.
The published policy should display the date of its most recent update. Any additional notice required by applicable law should also be provided.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or enquiries concerning personal information, you may contact Ontology Online using the following details.
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
United States
Please include enough information to help identify the subject of your privacy enquiry. Avoid sending unnecessary sensitive personal information by ordinary email.