Website Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/15/2024​
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1. Introduction
Science Integrity Alliance, LLC ("Alliance," "we," "us," "our") operates www.sci-integrity.com and its associated services (collectively, the "Website"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Website.​
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By accessing our Website, you accept the terms and conditions of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Each time you visit our Website and any time you voluntarily provide us with information, you agree that you are consenting to said terms and conditions of our Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and disclosure of the information that you provide, and you are consenting to receive emails or otherwise be contacted, as described herein.
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2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information You Provide to Us
a) Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
b) Profile Information: Information you provide in your user profile, such as professional affiliations, areas of expertise, and biography.
c) Payment Information: If you make a purchase, we collect payment card details, billing address, and other financial data necessary to process your payment.
d) Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or participate in our forum, projects, initiatives, or events.
2.2. Information We Collect Automatically
We use cookies and other similar technologies to collect information about how you use our Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on those pages. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other method. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from your child, please contact us via email for investigation and appropriate action.
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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 the Website may become inaccessible or not function properly. For more information on how we use cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
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3. Purpose of Information Collection
We collect and use your information to:
a) Provide, personalize, and operate our Website;
b) Offer customer support and technical assistance;
c) Communicate regarding your account and our Website;
d) Send personalized marketing and service-related notices (with opt-out options);
e) Comply with applicable laws and regulations;
f) Conduct analytical reviews to improve and expand our Website.
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4. Data Storage and Processing
4.1. Site Hosting
Our Website is hosted by Wix.com ("Wix"). By using our Website, you consent to the collection, disclosure, storage, and use of your personal information by Wix in accordance with Wix's privacy policy.
4.2. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Communication with Website Visitors
We may communicate with you via email, telephone, text messages, or postal mail to:
a) Respond to your inquiries;
b) Provide requested services;
c) Resolve account issues;
d) Gather feedback;
e) Send updates about our services and promotional communications.
You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link found at the bottom of any email communication from us or by contacting us via email.
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6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
a) Access your personal information;
b) Correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
c) Request deletion of your personal information;
d) Object to or restrict the processing of your data;
e) Request a copy of your data in a portable format;
f) Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights or withdraw consent, please contact us via email. Note that withdrawing consent or exercising certain rights may affect our ability to provide certain features of the Website.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party sites and services, including our merchandise store hosted by Printify.com ("Printify"). When you click on these links, you will be directed to external websites that are not operated by us.
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This Privacy Policy does not cover these third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, including Printify's privacy policy for our merchandise store.
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Your use of third-party websites or services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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9. Contact
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy rights or this privacy policy, you may contact us using the contact information below.
Legal Department, Science Integrity Alliance, 8950 SW 74TH CT STE 1901, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156, USA.