Last updated: November 13, 2025

ASESM (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit asesm.org or collaborate with our research group.

1. Information We Collect

  • Voluntary Submissions: Name, email, affiliation, and messages via contact/collaboration forms.
  • Analytics (Anonymous): IP address, browser type, pages visited — via privacy-first tools (e.g., Plausible, Matomo self-hosted). No cookies. No tracking.
  • Research Data: Only if you submit samples or datasets for joint analysis (stored on IISc-secured servers).

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to inquiries and collaboration requests.
  • Send research updates (opt-in only).
  • Improve website functionality (anonymous analytics).
  • Securely store and process submitted research data (with your consent).

3. Data Sharing

  • Never sold or rented.
  • Shared only with:
    • Authorized ASESM team members.
    • Collaborating institutions (under NDA or open-science agreements).
    • Legal authorities if required by law.

4. Data Security

  • Hosted on IISc-grade encrypted servers (India).
  • GDPR-compliant storage and access controls.
  • Research data encrypted at rest and in transit.

5. Your Rights

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent for newsletters or data processing.
  • Contact: skmakineni@iisc.ac.in

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to arXiv, GitHub, or partner labs. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Changes to This Policy

Updated versions will be posted here with the revision date.