Privacy Policy

​Last updated: 09/12/2025

 

The Heat Research Network (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, intellectual property, and personal data of all members, contributors, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data and user-generated content.

 

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

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1. Purpose of the Website

 

This website serves as a platform for:

    •    Sharing ongoing research on heat and related topics

    •    Publishing blog posts, podcasts, and other media

    •    Announcing and hosting webinars and public events

    •    Supporting scholarly exchange and collaboration

 

The site is designed for academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes only.

 

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2. Data We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of data:

 

a) Personal Information (only when voluntarily provided)

    •    Name

    •    Institutional affiliation

    •    Email address

    •    Short biographical information

    •    Profile photo (if submitted voluntarily)

 

This information is typically provided when:

    •    Joining the network

    •    Contributing content

    •    Registering for webinars or events

    •    Contacting us via the website

 

b) Technical & Usage Data

 

We may collect limited, anonymised technical data such as:
 

    •    IP address

    •    Browser type

    •    Pages visited

    •    Time and date of access

 

This data is used only for basic website functionality, security, and analytics, and never for commercial profiling.

 

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3. How We Use Your Data

 

Your data is used exclusively for:

    •    Managing participation in the Heat Research Network

    •    Displaying author information alongside contributions

    •    Communicating about network activities, events, and updates

    •    Technical maintenance and improvement of the website

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

 

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4. Intellectual Property & Use of Content

 

All content published on this website—including but not limited to:
 

    •    Blog posts

    •    Research summaries

    •    Podcasts and recordings

    •    Images, audio, and video material

    •    Webinar content

 

remains the full intellectual property of the original author(s).

 

❗ Use Restrictions

• No content may be reused, reproduced, redistributed, cited, recorded, downloaded, or adapted without the explicit written consent of the author(s).

• This applies to both academic and non-academic use.

• Requests for reuse must be directed to the original author via the contact details provided.

 

Unauthorized use of content is strictly prohibited.

 

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5. Podcasts, Webinars & Recorded Events

 

Some events may be recorded for internal or public dissemination via the website.
 

• Contributors and speakers always retain full rights over their contributions.

• Recordings are published only with prior consent.

• Participants attending live events acknowledge that their participation may be visible in recordings unless otherwise stated.

 

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6. Cookies

 

This website may use essential cookies only for:

    •    Basic functionality

    •    Security

    •    Anonymous usage statistics

 

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.

 

You may disable cookies via your browser settings.

 

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7. Data Storage & Security

 

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against:
 

    •    Unauthorised access

    •    Loss

    •    Misuse

    •    Alteration

 

Data is stored securely and accessed only by authorised administrators of the Heat Research Network.

 

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8. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance – EU)

 

You have the right to:

    •    Access your personal data

    •    Correct inaccurate data

    •    Request deletion of your data

    •    Withdraw consent at any time

    •    Object to certain forms of processing

 

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at:

[insert contact email]

 

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9. Third-Party Links

 

This website may contain links to external platforms (e.g., universities, journals, podcast hosts, video platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

 

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10. Changes to This Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated when necessary. All changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

 

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11. Contact

 

For privacy-related questions, consent requests, or data concerns, please contact us via the contact form.