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Privacy

This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using this power engineering education website.

Last updated: January 12, 2026

1. Purpose of this site

This website is an educational resource for power engineering. It is intended for students, educators, and professionals.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

  • Account information (if you sign up): email address and authentication-related data.
  • Profile information (if you choose to provide it): name, organization/affiliation, and similar details.
  • Community content: posts, replies, and other content you submit in forums (and, in the future, chat or messaging features).

2.2 Information collected automatically

  • IP address and device/network data used for security, abuse prevention, and diagnostics.
  • Basic server logs: pages requested, timestamps, and technical details provided by your browser.
  • Security signals: information used to detect suspicious activity (for example, repeated failed sign-in attempts).

2.3 Cookies and consent

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality and, if you choose, for optional features. Where required (including in the EU/EEA/UK), we request consent for optional categories and allow you to customize your choices.

  • Essential cookies (always on): required for core site operation, security protections, and basic functionality such as sign-in.
  • Security: used to protect forms (including sign-in) from abuse. This may include third-party security tooling such as Google reCAPTCHA.
  • Preferences: used to remember settings such as theme and language.
  • Analytics (optional): used to understand site usage and improve the site. This may include Google Analytics.

You can adjust cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings prompt on the site (Customize / Save choices). Disabling certain categories may limit related functionality.

3. How we use information

  • To operate the site and provide requested features (including sign-in, account access, downloads, and community participation).
  • To maintain security, prevent fraud/abuse, and protect users and infrastructure.
  • To moderate and enforce community rules (for example, removing spam or abusive behavior).
  • To improve performance and reliability (for example, debugging errors and monitoring uptime).

4. Community areas (forums and future chat)

Content you post in community areas (such as forums) may be visible to other users and may be copied or shared by others. Please avoid posting sensitive personal information. If chat or messaging features are added in the future, they may include similar moderation and safety controls.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in limited cases:

  • Service providers that help operate the website (for example, hosting and email delivery) and are bound to protect the data.
  • Optional third-party tools that you enable via cookie preferences (for example, analytics and security tooling).
  • Legal/security reasons if required to comply with law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to operate the service, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, and enforce our terms. Some security-related logs may be retained for a limited period for abuse prevention and diagnostics.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Your choices

  • You can manage cookie preferences using the cookie settings controls on the site.
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling required cookies may break sign-in features.
  • If the site provides account settings, you can update certain profile details there.

9. Children’s privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13.

10. External links

This site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their policies.

11. Changes to this notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated notice.

12. Contact (restricted)

We only accept inquiries related to copyright / content ownership and piracy or license violations. We are unable to respond to general support requests through this channel.

To report a potential infringement or ownership issue, please use the Contact page and include: the URL(s) in question, the material being referenced, and the basis for your claim.