How Chemistry Live Handles Your Information
What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy explains how Chemistry Live (“we,” “us,” “the repository,” “this website”) handles information when you visit or use this website. It applies to all pages of Chemistry Live, including its content pages, About page, and Contact page.
Chemistry Live is a free, publicly accessible educational reference. We do not require registration or an account to read the content on this site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically.
- Information you provide: If you email us to report an error, suggest an improvement, or ask a question, we receive whatever information you include in that message — typically your email address, name (if given), and the content of your message.
- Information collected automatically: Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically logs standard technical information as part of normal server operation, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages requested. We do not use any analytics or tracking service to monitor how visitors use this site.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Chemistry Live does not use analytics or advertising cookies. The only cookies in use are essential cookies required for the website to function correctly (for example, basic site settings and security features built into WordPress and our hosting environment).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function, but the core content will remain accessible.
How We Use Information
- To respond to error reports, suggestions, and questions sent to us.
- To maintain security and performance of the website, including identifying and preventing abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations, where applicable.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not run advertising on this website.
Third-Party Services
We do not use any analytics, tracking, or advertising services on this website. The only third party involved in running this site is our web hosting provider, which, like any hosting provider, processes standard server logs (such as IP address and request data) as a normal part of keeping the website online and secure. This is a technical requirement of hosting a website, not an optional service we’ve chosen to add.
Data Retention
Emails sent to us are retained for as long as needed to address your query and for a reasonable period afterward for our records. Server logs kept automatically by our hosting provider are retained only for the period needed for site security and troubleshooting, after which they are deleted or overwritten in the normal course of hosting operations.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which can include the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you, and the right to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.
You can also manage cookie preferences directly through your browser settings at any time.
Children’s Privacy
Chemistry Live is intended as a general educational reference and may be used by students of school age under the guidance of a parent, teacher, or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children beyond what is automatically logged for all visitors as described in Section 2. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information through email or the contact page, please contact us so we can remove it.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information handled through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the website evolves. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of the rights described above, contact us at: