Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
The
Integrative Human-Environment Dynamics Lab operates the website
https://ihedlab.com/. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact our team, or engage with our research initiatives.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:
Direct Communications: When you reach out to us via email, contact forms, or phone numbers provided on the site (such as inquiries regarding research partnerships, services, or general information), we collect your name, email address, phone number, and message contents.
Automatically Collected Technical Data: When you browse our site, our hosting infrastructure and server logs automatically record standard technical details, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring pages, and timestamps.
Cookies & Analytics: We may use standard cookies and analytics tools to track general site traffic and usage patterns to improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries, research collaboration requests, or feedback.
To share updates regarding our ongoing research projects, services, and academic publications (where explicitly consented to).
To comply with legal, regulatory, or institutional obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only under these limited circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted technical contractors (such as web hosting and development partners like DHI Digital) who assist in maintaining our website infrastructure under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation to protect our rights, safety, or legal integrity.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or digital storage system is 100% secure.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites, institutional profiles (such as Kentucky State University directories), and social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction or deletion of your contact information.
Withdraw consent for future communications at any time.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or website features. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate when the latest revisions were made.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:
