Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Lunar Shadow Project ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website lunarshadowproject.org and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you fill out contact forms
• Communication preferences and inquiry details
• Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visit

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending information about our research publications and updates
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our research, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure storage of data on protected servers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your 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. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. Contact us to request access or corrections.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data.

6.3 Objection and Restriction

You may object to or request restriction of certain processing activities involving your personal information.

6.4 Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

6.5 Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

7. International Data Transfers

Our organization is based in Germany. If you access our website from outside the European Union, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Germany or other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Lunar Shadow Project
Invalidenstraße 42
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@lunarshadowproject.org
Phone: +49 30 5879 4312

12. GDPR Compliance

For individuals in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing personal information includes:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating our research publication
• Legal Obligations: When processing is required to comply with applicable laws

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.