Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2025
Last Updated: October 15, 2025

GDPR COMPLIANCE NOTICE: This website complies with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) EU 2016/679. EU residents have specific rights regarding their personal data as detailed in Section 15 below. For immediate assistance with GDPR-related requests, contact: behrangatoffice@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy describes how Behrang QasemiZadeh ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at data-science-expert.de (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: When you contact us via email or contact forms, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to include in your message.
  • Research Collaboration: If you engage with us for research purposes, we may collect professional information relevant to our collaboration.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and IP address.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Website usage.

1.3 Third-Party Services

Our Website integrates with several third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Website, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Website.
  • Google Custom Search: Our Website includes Google Custom Search functionality, which is subject to Google's privacy policy.
  • Google AdSense: We may display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to show ads based on your interests.
  • StatCounter: We use StatCounter for web analytics, which collects anonymous usage statistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Website Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our Website functionality
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide information you request
  • Research: To facilitate academic and professional collaboration when appropriate
  • Analytics: To understand how our Website is used and to improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website (e.g., hosting services, analytics providers)
  • Academic Collaboration: In the context of legitimate research collaborations, we may share relevant professional information with research partners
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others
  • Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party services to display relevant advertisements

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website contains links to external websites and integrates with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6.1 Specific Third-Party Services

  • ORCID: Links to ORCID researcher profiles (https://orcid.org/privacy-policy)
  • GitLab: Links to GitLab repositories (https://about.gitlab.com/privacy/)
  • Academic Publishers: Links to academic publications subject to publisher privacy policies
  • Language Resources: Links to linguistic corpora and tools may be subject to additional terms

7. Academic and Research Context

As an academic and professional website, we may:

  • Share research findings and publications in accordance with academic standards
  • Collaborate with other researchers and institutions
  • Participate in academic conferences and workshops
  • Maintain professional profiles on academic platforms

All such activities are conducted in accordance with professional ethics and applicable privacy laws.

8. International Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted and operated from servers that may be located in different countries. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Data Retention

We retain 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. Research data may be retained for longer periods in accordance with academic standards and institutional requirements.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Access: The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Objection: The right to object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. 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.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

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

Email: behrangatoffice@gmail.com
Website: https://data-science-expert.de
Professional Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3498-0193

14. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Visitors)

For visitors from the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:

  • Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our Website and provide requested information
  • Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to specific processing
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Academic Freedom: To engage in research and academic activities

15. GDPR Compliance Notice

For European Union Residents:

This website complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) EU 2016/679. As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following specific rights:

15.1 Your GDPR Rights

  • Right to Information: You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data
  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of processing in specific situations
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: You have rights regarding automated processing and profiling

15.2 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: behrangatoffice@gmail.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR. In complex cases, we may extend this period by up to 60 days and will inform you of the extension.

15.3 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our designated representative:

  • Email: behrangatoffice@gmail.com
  • Response Time: Within 30 days of request
  • Languages: English, German (upon request)

15.4 Supervisory Authority

If you believe your GDPR rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority in the EU. You can find your local authority at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

15.5 Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR Article 6, our lawful bases for processing include:

  • Article 6(1)(a): Consent for specific processing activities
  • Article 6(1)(b): Contract performance (when providing requested services)
  • Article 6(1)(c): Legal obligation compliance
  • Article 6(1)(f): Legitimate interests (website operation, research activities, academic freedom)

15.6 Data Transfers Outside EU

When we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards through:

  • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate protection
  • Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contract terms with data processors
  • Binding Corporate Rules: For intra-group transfers where applicable

16. Complaints

If you are located in the European Union and believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices while supporting our academic and professional activities. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us.


This page last edited on 15 October 2025.




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