Privacy Policy

Last updated: Jul 2026

1. Data controller
The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX, is the data controller responsible for processing personal data collected through this website, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What data we collect

Contact form submissions: name, email address, and any message content you provide.
Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time/date of access, collected via standard server logs and/or analytics tools.
Cookies: see our separate Cookie Policy below for details.
3. Why we process your data (legal basis)
To respond to inquiries you submit via our contact form (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — pre-contractual/contractual necessity, or Art. 6(1)(f) — legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).
To improve website performance and security (Art. 6(1)(f) — legitimate interest).
Where cookies or analytics require it, based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
4. How long we keep your data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected for, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for [X months/years] unless a longer retention period is legally required.
5. Who we share data with
We do not sell personal data. Data may be shared with:
Our hosting provider, [HOSTINGER], which processes data on our behalf under a Data Processing Agreement (Art. 28 GDPR).
Analytics providers, if used: e.g. Google Analytics, Matomo], subject to their own privacy terms.
6. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Germany, your regional Landesbeauftragter für Datenschutz)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@ceintox.com
7. International data transfers
[State whether data is processed only within the EU/EEA, or if any tools transfer data outside the EEA — e.g., US-based services — and what safeguards apply, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.]
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Accessibility Statement

Last updated: Jul 2026
The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance status
This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. [State actual current status honestly: “fully conformant,” “partially conformant,” or “not yet assessed” — do not overstate compliance you haven’t verified.]
Measures taken
[e.g., semantic HTML structure, alt text for images, keyboard navigability, sufficient color contrast — list only what actually applies to your site]
Known limitations

Feedback
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter barriers, please contact us at [EMAIL], and we will make reasonable efforts to respond and address the issue.
Note: if you serve EU customers/users, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) may apply depending on your services from June 2025 onward — worth confirming applicability to a consultancy specifically with a legal advisor.

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: Jul 2026
1. Scope
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX website and, where applicable, any consultancy services provided by The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX in the field of toxicological evidence integration and related scientific advisory services.

2. Services
The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX provides consultancy services related to the systematic evaluation, integration, and communication of toxicological evidence, which may include regulatory analysis, evidence synthesis, educational content, and related advisory work. Specific service scope, deliverables, and fees for any engagement will be set out in a separate written agreement or proposal between The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX.

3. No professional/regulatory guarantee
Content published on this website (including blog posts, database summaries, and general commentary) is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute regulatory, legal, or professional advice specific to any individual case. Any formal consultancy deliverables are governed separately by the terms of the relevant client engagement, not by this website’s general content.

4. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website (text, graphics, logos) is the property of The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX and may not be reproduced without prior written permission. [Note: verify you hold appropriate rights/licenses for all imagery and data referenced, including data sourced from third-party databases such as ECHA, EPA, or OECD.]

5. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this website or reliance on its general content. This limitation does not affect liability for gross negligence, wilful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded under German/EU law.

6. External links
This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., regulatory agencies, databases). The Center for Interdisciplinary Toxicology – CEINTOX is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.

7. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

8. Changes to these Terms
We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be directed to: contact@ceintox.com