Psychostasis Research Institute
Effective date: 17th January, 2026
1. Introduction
The Psychostasis Research Institute (“PRI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in connection with your use of our website, located at [psychostasis.org] (the “Site”).
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Visitors to the Site
- Individuals who contact PRI via email or contact forms
- Researchers or collaborators who submit inquiries or proposals
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from the Site.
3. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate the Site and respond to inquiries.
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation (if provided)
- Content of messages, inquiries, or collaboration proposals
Providing this information is voluntary.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, limited technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent
This data is used only for basic site operation, security, and performance monitoring.
4. How We Use Information
We use personal information solely for legitimate research-organisation purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries or correspondence
- Evaluating collaboration or research proposals
- Maintaining Site security and functionality
- Improving the clarity and accessibility of Site content
We do not use personal information for marketing, profiling, advertising, or behavioural tracking.
5. Research Integrity and Submissions
If you submit research ideas, critiques, or proposals to PRI:
- Your submission may be reviewed internally for scholarly or collaborative purposes
- You retain ownership of your intellectual contributions
- PRI will not publicly attribute or disclose submissions without consent
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information unless explicitly agreed in advance.
6. Cookies and Analytics
The Site may use basic cookies or privacy-respecting analytics tools to ensure proper operation and understand aggregate usage patterns.
These tools:
- Do not identify individuals
- Do not track users across websites
- Do not create behavioural profiles
You may disable cookies via your browser settings without loss of essential Site functionality.
7. Disclosure of Information
PRI does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may disclose personal information only if:
- Required by law or legal process
- Necessary to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of PRI
- Explicitly authorised by you
8. Data Storage and Security
PRI takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. International Visitors
PRI is based in Australia. By using the Site, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored in Australia or other jurisdictions with comparable data protection standards.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal or research obligations
Requests may be submitted via the contact details below.
11. Changes to This Policy
PRI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
12. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries or requests, please contact:
Psychostasis Research Institute
Email: info@psychostasis.org