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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Dr. Antonio De Caro ("I", "me") collects, uses, and protects information submitted through this website (antoniodecaro.org). This is a personal academic website operated on a non-commercial basis, independent of any institutional affiliation.

1. Information I Collect

I collect information only when you voluntarily submit it through the collaboration enquiry form on this website. This may include:

Your full name
Your email address
Your institution or organisation
Your country of residence
The content of your message or enquiry
Optional details such as event name, proposed date, or website URL

I do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes beyond those set automatically by Squarespace (the platform hosting this website).

2. How I Use Your Information

Information submitted through the enquiry form is used solely to:

Respond to your collaboration, speaking, or media enquiry
Communicate with you regarding a specific project or invitation

Your data is never sold, shared with third parties, or used for marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage & Third-Party Processors

Form submissions are processed and temporarily stored by Formspree, a third-party form service. Formspree acts as a data processor on my behalf and handles your submission in accordance with their own Privacy Policy, which complies with GDPR requirements.

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may collect standard server log data (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited) as part of its hosting infrastructure. Please refer to Squarespace's Privacy Policy for details.

4. Data Retention

I retain enquiry data only for as long as necessary to respond to and follow up on your request, typically no longer than 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me directly.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

EU & Switzerland (GDPR / nFADP) — If you are based in the European Union or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP), including:

Right of access — to request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure — to request deletion of your personal data
Right to restriction — to request that I limit how I use your data
Right to object — to object to the processing of your data
Right to portability — to receive your data in a portable format

Singapore (PDPA) — If you are based in Singapore, you have rights under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA), including the right to access and correct personal data held about you, and the right to withdraw consent for its use.

All users — Regardless of location, you may contact me at any time to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. I will respond within 30 days.

6. International Data Transfers

This website is accessible globally and operated on a personal basis across multiple jurisdictions. If you submit an enquiry, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from your own. By submitting the form, you consent to this transfer.

7. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect the information you submit. Form submissions are transmitted via HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Links to Other Websites

This website contains links to external academic platforms (Google Scholar, Academia.edu, ORCID, LinkedIn). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their respective policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For any questions, data requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Dr. Antonio De Caro
www.antoniodecaro.org/collaborate
www.antoniodecaro.org