Project Hamburg Research

Project Hamburg Research

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Project Hamburg Research ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including MapleScholar.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name and email address
  • Institutional affiliation (if applicable)
  • Communication preferences
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referral source

2.3 Website Assistant

  • Questions you type into the website assistant, and the conversation so far in that tab, are sent to Google’s Gemini API to write the answer.
  • We do not store your questions or the answers on our servers. The conversation is kept only in your browser tab until you close it or start a new chat.
  • If you use the microphone button, your browser turns your speech into text, which you then send like a typed question. Your browser may use its maker’s service to do this (for example Google in Chrome, Microsoft in Edge, Apple in Safari). We never receive or keep the audio, and the microphone is on only while the button shows it is listening.
  • Please do not share personal or sensitive details with the assistant. For anything personal, email info@projecthamburg.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Send updates about programs (with consent)
  • Analyze usage to enhance experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and abuse

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

  • Service Providers: Email delivery, analytics, and operational support tools.
  • AI Assistant: Questions typed into the website assistant are processed by Google (Gemini API) to generate an answer.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety.
  • Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sale transactions.
  • With Consent: When you explicitly authorize a specific disclosure.

5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Operational Safeguards

  • Role-based access controls for internal tools and accounts
  • Least-privilege permissions for operational systems
  • Monitoring for abuse, fraud, and unusual traffic patterns
  • Periodic review of vendors and processors

6. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Opt out of marketing
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact info@projecthamburg.com.

Request Handling

  • Identity verification may be required before action is taken.
  • We acknowledge requests as quickly as possible, typically within 2 business days.
  • Resolution timelines vary by jurisdiction and request complexity.

7. Other Policies

  • Children's Privacy: Services are not directed to children under 13. Contact us to request deletion of related data.
  • International Transfers: Data may be processed outside your country with appropriate safeguards.
  • Policy Changes: We update this policy as needed and revise the Last Updated date when changes occur.

8. Contact Us

Privacy Contact: Project Hamburg Research | info@projecthamburg.com | EIN: 99-4921180

How to Submit a Privacy Request

  • Email info@projecthamburg.com with the request type in the subject line.
  • Include the email or account context tied to the request.
  • Describe the specific records, period, or action requested.
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