Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Elbow Score Database ("we," "our," or "the Database") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email with inquiries or corrections
• Submit data for potential inclusion in the database
• Subscribe to updates (if offered)

This may include your name, email address, professional affiliation, and the content of your communications.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Database, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• IP address (anonymized)

This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the Database and improve our content.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and correspondence
• Improve Database content and user experience
• Analyze website traffic patterns
• Protect against misuse or unauthorized access

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

Cookies

The Database may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential website functionality
• Anonymous analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Remembering your preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to collect anonymous data about website usage. These services use cookies and may collect information such as how often you visit, which pages you view, and what other sites you visited prior. We use this information solely to improve our content and user experience.

Google Analytics data is subject to Google's privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

The Database contains links to external websites, including certification registries and research publications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

The Database is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us for removal.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Email correspondence is typically retained for 2 years unless ongoing communication requires longer retention.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@elbow-score-database.org.

International Visitors

The Database is operated from the United Kingdom. If you access the Database from outside the UK, your information may be transferred to and processed in the UK, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes may be communicated through prominent website notice.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Elbow Score Database
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Email: info@elbow-score-database.org