1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Causal Schema documentation website ("we", "our", or "the Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we obtain with care and respect.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email
• Submit feedback or suggestions
• Report issues with the vocabulary or documentation

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

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, our web server may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of access

This information is collected through standard web server logs and is used solely for site administration and improvement.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and communications
• Improve the vocabulary and documentation based on feedback
• Monitor and analyse site usage to improve user experience
• Maintain site security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies

This Site uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly (e.g., caching headers)

We do not use:

• Tracking cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Third-party analytics cookies
• Social media cookies

5. Third-Party Services

This Site does not use third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or social media integrations that would collect your personal data.

External links to other websites (such as schema.org, Creative Commons, or Wikidata) are governed by those sites' own privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain:

• Server logs: Up to 90 days, then automatically deleted
• Email correspondence: As long as necessary to address your enquiry, then deleted or anonymised

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure server configuration

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data

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

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

• Email: contact@causalschema.org