Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Institute of History and Ethnology named after Abbasgulu Agha Bakikhanov (hereinafter referred to as the "Institute") attaches great importance to the protection of personal data of users of our website. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect from you, how we use it, with whom we share it and your rights.

2. Personal Data Collected

The following personal data may be collected by the Institute (only and only with your consent):

• First name, last name and patronymic (when filling out the application form);
• Email address;
• Contact phone number;
• Content of the application;
• Technical information automatically sent by your browser when you enter the Website (IP address, browser type, device information, etc.).

3. Use of Data

Personal data collected from you is used for the following purposes:

• Contacting you and responding to your request;
• Improving the functionality of the Website and enhancing the user experience;
• Notification of scientific events, news and publications (only with your consent);
• For reporting and archival purposes in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.

4. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

In no case does the Institute sell, lease or transfer your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Data may be shared only in the following cases:

• When you have given your explicit written consent;
• When required by the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
• To protect our rights, property or the safety of our users.

5. Data Security

The Institute uses modern technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. The HTTPS protocol is used to encrypt data transmitted via the Website.

6. Cookies

The Website may store "cookies" - small blocks of data - on your browser. Cookies ensure the functioning of the Website and help us recognize you on your next visit. If you wish, you can disable cookies through your browser settings, but in this case some functions of the Website may not work.

7. User Rights

You have the following rights:

• To obtain information about the personal data stored;
• To request the correction of inaccurate information;
• To request the deletion of data (in limited cases);
• To object to the processing;
• To request the portability of data;
• To notify us of your complaint regarding this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via the following means: email: info@tei.az, or by using the application form located on the "Contact" page of the Website. We will respond to your request as soon as possible.