Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Disaster Science & Management. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website and/or any related services, sales, marketing, or events. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information automatically collected when you visit our website.

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us such as your name and email address when you contact us or leave comments.
• Log and Usage Data: Our servers automatically collect standard log data when you access our site, which may include your IP address, browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, and how you interacted with our website.

3. Cookies and Advertising

Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our site and your experience.

• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display third-party advertisements on our site. Google is a third-party vendor that uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
• Opting Out: You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie for personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page. You can also opt out of other third-party vendors' use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or aboutads.info.

4. Your Data Protection Rights

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

• The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can reach us through our official "Contact Us" page. We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time, and will update the "Last Updated" date accordingly.