We use cookies t0 personalise content and ads provide social media features and t0 analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners in accordance with ourlPrivacy Policy} You can manage your preferences in Cookie Settings. 2CeLCNScL_J Manage Cookies OK Home Subjects Services About uS SpringerLink Shopz Privacy policy This policy was last updated on 04/06/2021 This is the privacy policy ("policy" for Springercom which is run and provided by Springer Nature (we us and our). Responsible partner for customers domiciled or established in the Americas (North America_ Central America, South America): Springer Nature Customer Service Center LLC, 233 Spring St; New York; NY 10013 United States, phone 1-866-839-0194, fax +1 212 460 1700. Responsible partner for customers domiciled or established in Europe Middle East; Africa, Asia Oceania: Springer Nature Customer Service Center GmbH; Tiergartenstr: 15-17. 69121 Heidelberg; Germany; phone +49 (0) 6221 345 4303 fax +49 6221 345 4229_ We can also be contacted at customerservice@springernature com. We will only use the persona data gathered over this website as set out in this policy: Below You will find information on how we use your personal data for which purposes your personal data used with whom is shared and what controe and information rights you may have_ Summary of our processing activities We publish scholarly journals. books; news and data Some of this material is freely available; some of it is only available to subscribers. The following summary offers quick overview of the data processing activities that are undertaken on our website_ You will find more detailed information under the indicated sections below: When you visit our website for informational reasons without setting up an account; only limited personal data will be processed to provide you with the website itself (see IlI) . If you are identified as belonging customer organisation then we collect information in order tO be able to provide usage reporting to that customer: case you register for one of our services_ use the submission and peer review systems or Subscribe tO our newsletters_ further personal data will be processed in the scope of such services (see IV and V): Furthermore, your personal data will be used to provide you with relevant advertising for our senvices and products (see VII) and for statistical analysis that helps us to improve our website (see VIII) Additionally; we improve your website experience with third party content (see IX)_ Your personal data may be disclosed to third parties (see X) that might be located outside your country of residence; potentially; different data protection standards may apply (see XII) We have implemented appropriate safeguards t0 secure personal data (see XIII) and retain your personal data only as long as necessary (see XIII). Under the legislation applicable tO you, you may be entitled to exercise certain rights with regard to the processing of your personar data (see XIV) II: Definitions Personal data: means any information relating t0 natural person who can be identified, directly or indirectly; particular by reference t0 an identifier such as name, an identification number; location data or an online identifier: your