Privacy Policy

Schmidt Lab (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website schmidt-lab.net. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, referral sources, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site.
• Contact form submissions: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (name, email, message content).

How We Use Your Information

• To improve our website content and user experience
• To understand traffic patterns and popular content
• To respond to inquiries and correspondence
• To maintain site security and prevent abuse

Cookies

We use two types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track site usage. You can opt out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated analytics data with service providers who help us operate the website.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and then deleted.

Your Rights (CCPA/GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@schmidt-lab.net.