Last updated: June 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how MatCorex collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit matcorex.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
1. Who we are
MatCorex is a materials science and engineering knowledge platform. For any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at contact@matcorex.com.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide to us:
- Newsletter: if you subscribe, we collect your email address.
- Comments: if you comment on an article, we collect the name, email address, and content you submit, along with your IP address and browser information (used for spam detection).
- Contact: if you email us, we receive your email address and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically:
- Analytics data: we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. This may include your approximate location, device and browser type, pages visited, and time spent. This data is collected through cookies.
- Log data: like most websites, our servers may automatically record basic technical information for security and reliability.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies required for the Site to function.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to measure and improve the Site.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and where required, through our cookie consent banner. Disabling some cookies may affect how the Site works.
4. How we use your information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
- To send our newsletter, if you have subscribed.
- To display and manage comments.
- To respond to your questions and requests.
- To understand site usage through aggregated analytics.
5. Legal bases for processing (for EU/EEA visitors)
Under the GDPR, we process your data on the following bases:
- Consent — for the newsletter and analytics/non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests — for site security, spam prevention, and improving our content.
6. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with service providers that help us run the Site, such as:
- Our hosting provider.
- Google Analytics (analytics).
- Our email/newsletter provider (for subscribers).
These providers process data on our behalf and are bound to protect it.
7. Data retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Comments and their metadata are retained so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, to object to processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@matcorex.com.
9. International data transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where this happens, we take steps to ensure your data is treated in line with this policy and applicable law.
10. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. Third-party links and affiliate links
Our articles may link to third-party websites, which have their own privacy policies. In the future, some links may be affiliate links, meaning we could earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Any such relationships will be disclosed where relevant.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at contact@matcorex.com.