Effective Date: June 3rd, 2025 Last Updated: June 3rd, 2025
This GDPR Data Processing Agreement ("Agreement") outlines how Prfesr.com, operated by [Your Legal Entity Name, if applicable], complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) concerning the collection, storage, and use of personal data of users located in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
“Personal Data” refers to any information that can identify an individual user, including name, email, institutional affiliation, IP address, etc.
“Processing” means any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, modification, retrieval, or deletion.
“Data Controller” means the individual or entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (Prfesr.com acts as Data Controller for its platform).
“Data Processor” refers to third-party service providers engaged by Prfesr.com who process data on its behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics).
We collect and process personal data only when we have a lawful basis under GDPR, including:
User Consent – freely given, informed, and unambiguous
Contractual Necessity – to provide users access to the platform and its services
Legitimate Interests – such as maintaining security, improving functionality, or managing research collaboration tools
Legal Obligations – where required by applicable EU law
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:
Right to Access – Know what data we hold and how it's used
Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate data
Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Right to Restriction – Limit how we use your data under certain conditions
Right to Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object – Opt-out of certain processing activities
Right to Withdraw Consent – At any time, where consent is the basis of processing
Right to Lodge a Complaint – With your local supervisory authority
To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at privacy@prfesr.com.
Prfesr.com is operated from [India / your primary location]. By using the platform, you acknowledge and agree that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the EU. All such transfers comply with GDPR through:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Data Processing Agreements with third parties
Security and encryption protocols to safeguard data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for academic collaboration, regulatory compliance, or to fulfill our contractual obligations. If you delete your account, your data will be anonymized or securely deleted within 30 days, unless otherwise required by law.
We use commercially reasonable safeguards and best practices to protect your data, including:
Encrypted transmission via HTTPS
Role-based access controls
Periodic audits and vulnerability assessments
Secure data storage in certified facilities
Prfesr.com may use third-party subprocessors to help operate our platform. These include:
Cloud Hosting Services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Analytics Platforms (e.g., Plausible, Matomo, or Google Analytics with anonymization)
Email Services (e.g., Mailgun, SendGrid)
All subprocessors are bound by Data Processing Agreements to comply with GDPR standards.
In the event of a data breach affecting personal data, Prfesr.com will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.
For any GDPR-related questions, complaints, or data subject requests, contact:
myyntech@gmail.com www.prfesr.com