PRIVACY POLICY

 

OB is committed to protecting your privacy online. Your use of our chemistry education platforms including OB, research portals, Young Chemists Network, and all associated features (the "Website") is governed by this Policy. If you do not accept these terms, you should not use the Website.

How We Collect Information About You

• We obtain information when you use our chemistry education platforms to: create an account, enroll in courses, submit lab data, participate in research forums, register for chemistry events, apply for grants, or use other scientific resources.

What Information We Collect

• "Personal Information" includes: name, institution, academic status, field of chemistry specialization, contact details, research interests, and IP address. For financial transactions (course fees, grants), we may collect payment information through secure third-party processors.

How We Use Your Information

OB uses your information to:

• Provide chemistry education services and research collaboration tools
• Customize learning content based on your specialization (e.g., organic, physical chemistry)
• Process transactions for course materials or lab equipment funding
• Administer chemistry research grants and conference participation
• Share relevant chemistry news and opportunities (you may opt-out)

Data Sharing

We may share information with:

• Academic partners for joint chemistry programs
• Research collaborators (with your consent)
• Payment processors for transactions
• When required by law or to protect safety

We never sell chemistry student/researcher data to marketers.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard protections for your chemistry research data and personal information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure storage of sensitive chemical research data
• Regular security audits

Your Rights

• Access/correct your chemistry education profile
• Request deletion of non-essential data
• Opt-out of communications
• Withdraw research data contributions (where applicable)

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

• Enhance chemistry learning platform functionality
• Analyze usage of molecular visualization tools
• Improve lab simulation performance

Google Analytics is used in anonymized form. You may opt-out.

Special Protections

• Age Requirement: Users must be 16+ (or older per local laws)
• Research Data: Sensitive chemical research data receives additional protections

Policy Updates

We will notify users of significant changes affecting chemistry education data handling.

Contact Information

• Email: privacy@obchemistry.org
• Mail: chemistry_ed@ob.org
• Phone: (646) 751-4900