Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 16, 2026
1. Introduction
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with our website.
Our website is hosted by Squarespace and is intended to provide information about our academic research, scientific activities, publications, educational initiatives, and related projects.
By using this website, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you contact us by email, submit an inquiry, or complete a form on our website, we may collect information such as:
Your name
Your email address
Your institutional affiliation, if provided
Any additional information you voluntarily include in your correspondence
We use this information solely to respond to inquiries, communicate about research or educational activities, and address requests.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, Squarespace and associated services may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and device information
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring websites
General geographic information derived from IP addresses
Website interaction and usage data
This information helps us understand website traffic, maintain functionality, and improve the visitor experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Respond to questions, inquiries, or requests
Provide information about our research, publications, and educational activities
Maintain and improve website functionality
Analyze website traffic and visitor engagement
Protect the website from misuse or unauthorized access
Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell personal information collected through this website.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website is hosted by Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and collect website usage information.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly and understand visitor activity.
Our website may use:
Essential Cookies: Required for website operation, security, and basic functionality.
Analytics and Performance Cookies: Used, when enabled, to understand website traffic, visitor interactions, and overall website performance.
Third-Party Cookies: May be associated with embedded content or external services used on the website.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Depending on the website configuration and applicable law, additional cookie consent options may also be available.
For additional information, please refer to Squarespace's Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services and External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, academic publications, research databases, institutional resources, and other third-party platforms.
These external websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external services they access.
Embedded content, such as videos, maps, or other media, may also collect information in accordance with the privacy policies of the respective service providers.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be processed or shared with trusted service providers, including Squarespace, when necessary to operate, maintain, or secure the website.
We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the website and its users.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to safeguard information collected through this website.
Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which provides website hosting infrastructure and security features.
However, no method of electronic transmission or data storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
Personal information submitted through correspondence or website forms will be retained only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable laws and institutional policies.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable exceptions
Object to or request restrictions on certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is intended primarily for academic, scientific, and general informational purposes.
We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
10. International Visitors
Visitors may access this website from locations outside the United States.
Because this website is hosted through Squarespace and may use third-party service providers, information may be processed or stored in the United States or other countries where these providers operate.
Data protection laws may differ between jurisdictions. We handle personal information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
11. Research Participation and Sensitive Information
This website is primarily intended to share information about our research and academic activities.
Unless explicitly indicated otherwise, this website is not intended to collect research participant data, confidential research records, medical information, or other sensitive personal information.
Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive or confidential information through general website contact forms or unsolicited email correspondence.
Any formal research involving human participants or personal data will be governed by applicable institutional policies, research protocols, and ethical review requirements, where appropriate.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, data practices, or applicable legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled through our website, please contact:
Andrew G. Bauman, PhD
Assistant Professor
abauman@nova.edu
Fraser Januchowski-Hartley, PhD
Assistant Professor
fjanucho@nova.edu
Office Location:
8000 North Ocean Drive
Dania Beach, Florida 33005
United States
Phone: +1 (954) 262-3630