CytoPixel NimbusImage Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 9, 2024

Overview

  • It's important that you read this entire Privacy Policy, but here are some key points to be aware of:

    • We cautiously collect a limited amount of information about you, including personal data and usage data.

    • Some of this information may be shared with others under specific circumstances.

    • You consent to our practices detailed below. If you want to change your consent, you can terminate your account or stop using Nimbus.

    • We use various technologies to collect and store information, including cookies, web beacons, and local storage.

Introduction

  • Welcome to Nimbus, a web-based image analysis program owned and operated by CytoPixel, Inc. ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy governs your use of Nimbus, including any corresponding applications (collectively, the "Service"), regardless of how you access or use it.

  • By using the Service, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and sharing of your information and data as described below. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.

Table of Contents

  1. What Information Does Nimbus Collect?

  2. How Do We Use The Information Collected?

  3. How and When Do We Disclose Information To Third Parties?

  4. Data Transfer, Retention, and Deletion

  5. Your User Rights

  6. Third-Party Content and Links

  7. Children's Privacy

  8. Security

  9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

  10. Contact Information

1. What Information Does Nimbus Collect?

  • Information You Provide To Us

    • Personal Information: We collect information that personally identifies you, such as your name, email address, institution, and other contact details that you provide during account registration or use of the Service.

    • Demographic Information: We may collect additional details, such as your area of research, education level, occupation, and other non-personally identifiable information that helps us understand your use of the Service.

    • User Content: Any data, images, documents, or other content you upload, create, or store through Nimbus (“User Content”) will be collected as part of your use of the Service.

  • Information We Collect As You Access And Use The Service

    • Usage Information: This includes information about how you interact with Nimbus, such as features you use, your activity within the platform, time spent on the Service, and navigation patterns.

    • Device Information: We collect technical data about the devices you use to access Nimbus, including device type (e.g., mobile, desktop), operating system, browser type, hardware settings, and system configurations.

    • Location Information: Nimbus may collect and store location data, such as your geographic location, which can be derived from your IP address or device settings. You may control whether you share precise location data by adjusting the settings on your device.

  • Information Collected Through Technology

    • We use various technologies to collect and store information when you use Nimbus, including:

      • Cookies: Cookies are small data files placed on your device or browser. These files help us remember your preferences, understand your activity, and improve the Service. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may impact your use of certain features.

      • Web Beacons: These are small graphic images or bits of code embedded in our web pages, emails, or other communications, which allow us to track certain actions such as opening emails or visiting specific pages within the Service.

      • Local Storage: Nimbus may use local storage mechanisms like browser web storage (HTML5) or application data caches to store information locally on your device for improved performance and functionality.

  • Information Third Parties Provide About You

    • We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

      • Other Users: For example, if other users invite you to use Nimbus or collaborate with you on a project, we may collect information provided by those users.

      • Third-Party Services: If you integrate Nimbus with third-party services (e.g., authentication services, cloud storage, or other tools), we may collect information from those third-party services as necessary to provide seamless integration.

2. How Do We Use The Information Collected?

  • We use the information we collect for various purposes, to provide, maintain, and improve the Service. Specifically, we may use your information for the following purposes:

    • Providing and Improving the Service: To operate, maintain, and improve the features and functionality of Nimbus, including troubleshooting, user support, and technical maintenance.

    • Personalizing Your Experience: To tailor the Service to your preferences and provide personalized content and recommendations.

    • Communication: To communicate with you regarding updates, changes, and other relevant information about the Service, including responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.

    • Usage Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and trends to better understand how users interact with Nimbus and to improve our Service.

    • Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect against unauthorized access, misuse, and potential abuse of the Service, and to safeguard the security and integrity of our systems.

    • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, industry standards, and contractual commitments.

 3. How and When Do We Disclose Information To Third Parties?

  • We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

    • With Your Consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit consent to do so.

    • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data processing, analytics, and customer support. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your data in compliance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

    • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, such as to comply with a subpoena or other legal requirement.

    • Protection of Rights and Safety: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, property, or that of our users or the public, including to prevent fraud or enforce our legal agreements.

    • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of CytoPixel’s assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

  •  We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes or otherwise.

 4. Data Transfer, Retention, and Deletion

  •  Transfer and Processing of Data

    • Nimbus processes data in data centers located in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, including the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. However, we take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, such as the GDPR.

  • Retention and Deletion

    • We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or comply with legal obligations. If you wish to delete your account or request the deletion of your personal information, please contact us at support@cytopixel.com. Upon request, we will delete your information unless we are required by law to retain it or need it for legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes, enforcing our agreements).

 5. Your User Rights

  •  Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the following rights:

    • Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information and receive a copy of the data we hold about you.

    • Correction: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

    • Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.

    • Objection or Restriction: You may object to or request the restriction of processing activities related to your personal information under certain circumstances.

    • Data Portability: You may have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to a third party.

  •  To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

 6. Third-Party Content and Links

  • Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party services you interact with. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites before providing any personal information to them.

7. Children's Privacy

  • Nimbus is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

8. Security

  •  We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us and implement appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have any concerns about the security of your data, please contact us at support@cytopixel.com.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update the Privacy Policy, we will notify you by revising the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy and, in the case of material changes, by providing additional notice (such as sending an email notification or placing a notice on our website).

  • Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified terms.

10. Contact Information

  •  If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: support@cytopixel.com