Last updated: 15 October 2025
Privacy Policy
Welcome to PhDMap.com
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website (https://www.phdmap.com).
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Name
Email address
Institution or organization name
Any other details you choose to share in a form or message
b. Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
Display and improve PhD listings and related content
Respond to your questions or feedback
Manage user submissions and contact forms
Send optional newsletters or updates (if opted in)
Monitor website performance and prevent misuse
Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the EEA, we process personal data under:
Your consent
Performance of a contract (if applicable)
Compliance with a legal obligation
Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving website performance or preventing fraud)
4. How We Share Your Information
Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)
Legal authorities if required by law
5. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill purposes described above or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
PhDMap.com uses cookies to remember user preferences, analyze traffic, and improve usability.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
8. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or request a copy of your data, and withdraw consent.
📧 privacy@phdmap.com
10. Children’s Privacy
PhDMap.com is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version is always posted on this page.