1. Introduction
FindMyLab ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information globally.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to help students and research labs connect. This may include:
- Name and email
- Nationality and country of residence
- University and academic degree
- Motivational statements or uploaded documents
- Public lab information (e.g. PI name, website links)
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
- your explicit consent,
- contractual necessity (e.g. creating a profile),
- our legitimate interests (e.g. platform operation and improvement).
4. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used only to facilitate connections between students and labs. We do not sell or share your data with third parties. We may use anonymized, aggregated data for internal analytics.
5. Data Retention
We retain your profile until you delete it or until your account becomes inactive. You can request deletion at any time, and we will respond within 30 days.
6. Your Rights (Global)
Depending on your country, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update your data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing (where applicable)
- File a complaint with your data protection authority
7. Cookies
We use only essential cookies (e.g. for authentication). No tracking or third-party advertising cookies are used.
8. Data Security
We use Google Firebase to securely store and manage data. Your information is encrypted in transit and protected by access control policies. Only authorized team members can access it.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored in or transferred to countries outside your own, including the United States or Europe. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Google’s standard contractual clauses and data center compliance).
10. Children
This platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16 (or 13 in the United States). We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.
11. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy as laws evolve. The latest version will always be available on this page, and we may notify users of significant changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, contact us at:
Email: decidebetterdaily@gmail.com