The Comparative Constitutions Project ("CCP") and Psycle Interactive Limited ("Psycle") are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and securely.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the Linnaeus.world website, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information.
Who We Are
Linnaeus.world is a collaborative project between the Comparative Constitutions Project ("CCP") and Psycle Interactive Limited ("Psycle").
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), CCP and Psycle may act as joint controllers of personal data processed through this website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Organisation or institutional affiliation
Information submitted through contact forms, feedback forms or error reporting tools
Correspondence you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Date and time of access
Pages visited and interactions with the website
Referring website addresses
This information is used to maintain the security, operation, and reliability of the website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information:
To provide and maintain the website
To respond to inquiries, feedback and support requests
To investigate technical issues and improve functionality
To maintain the security and integrity of the website
To comply with legal obligations
We will only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable data protection legislation.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
At present, this website does not use cookies for analytics, advertising, profiling, or user tracking.
The website may receive limited technical information automatically from your browser or device as part of normal web communication and security processes. This may include information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access times.
If cookies or similar technologies are introduced in future versions of the website, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
Analytics
At present, the website does not use third-party analytics or visitor tracking services.
We may review aggregated technical information and server logs to help maintain the security, performance and reliability of the website.
Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, provided they are subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order, or where necessary to protect the rights, safety or security of users, CCP, Psycle or others.
International Users
The website is available worldwide. Personal information may be processed in the United Kingdom, the United States, or other countries where the website or its supporting services are operated.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that it remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to certain processing activities
Request transfer of your information to another organization
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority
For UK users, the relevant supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Users located elsewhere may contact the relevant privacy or data protection regulator in their jurisdiction.
Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to external websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised date shown at the top of the policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact info@linnaeus.world
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries as soon as reasonably practicable.