Privacy policy / Política de privacidad

Privacy Policy

CEMarin – Center of Excellence in Marine Sciences Corporation
CEMarin Researchers Directory

1. Introduction

The Center of Excellence in Marine Sciences Corporation (CEMarin), hereinafter “CEMarin,” in compliance with applicable personal data protection regulations, in particular Law 1581 of 2012 and its regulatory decrees in Colombia, adopts this Privacy Policy in order to ensure the protection, confidentiality, and proper processing of the personal information of affiliated researchers and users of this website.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is CEMarin – Center of Excellence in Marine Sciences Corporation
Address: Cra. 4 #22-61 Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Building A | Office: 701-703-705
Bogotá D.C. – Colombia

3. Personal Data Collected

Within the researchers’ directory, the following information may be published and/or processed:
- Full names
- Institutional email address
- Institutional affiliation
- Category of affiliation within the CEMarin network
- Research areas
- Professional and academic profile
- Links to professional profiles (ORCID, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, or CvLAC)
No sensitive personal data is collected through this website.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

The personal data published in this directory will be used exclusively for:
- Identification of researchers affiliated with the CEMarin network
- Academic and scientific dissemination
- Strengthening scientific collaboration networks
- Institutional visibility of the research community
- Academic or professional contact among researchers or interested third parties

5. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on:
- The institutional relationship or affiliation with CEMarin
- The legitimate interest in academic and scientific dissemination

6. Use and Access to Information

The information published in the directory is publicly accessible through the website. However, CEMarin does not authorize its use for:
- Sending unsolicited communications (spam)
- Commercial purposes unrelated to academic or scientific activities
- Identity theft or any misuse of the information

7. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects have the right to:
- Access, update, and correct their personal data
- Request proof of authorization granted
- Be informed about the use of their data
- Revoke authorization or request deletion of data when applicable

8. Data Retention

Data will be retained as long as the researcher is part of the CEMarin network or as long as there is a valid academic or institutional purpose justifying its publication.

9. Security Measures

CEMarin adopts reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or improper disclosure.

10. Data Transfer and Transmission

Personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. It may be shared only within academic, scientific, or institutional contexts aligned with CEMarin’s mission.

11. Policy Changes

CEMarin reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this same website.

12. Contact

For inquiries, requests, or complaints related to this policy or the processing of personal data, please contact us at:

Correo electrónico: people@cemarin.org