Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy — Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. Data Collection
PetroNauka collects information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, institution, role and professional profile information when you create an account or use our services. We also automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited and session duration, through tracking technologies such as cookies and tracking pixels, with the objective of continuously improving the platform experience.
2. Data Use
The data collected is used to: (i) provide and improve the platform's services; (ii) personalise the user experience and recommend relevant content; (iii) send service communications, including registration confirmations and event notifications; (iv) process transactions and manage subscriptions; (v) comply with legal and regulatory obligations; and (vi) prevent fraud and ensure platform security. We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies for the functioning of the platform and analytical cookies to understand how users interact with our services. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic functions such as authentication and security. Analytical and preference cookies can be managed through your browser settings or the privacy preferences panel available in your account. Continued use of the platform following the cookie notification implies acceptance of our cookie policy.
4. Third-Party Sharing
PetroNauka does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in platform operations — such as hosting, payment and analytics services — always under strict data protection agreements. We may also disclose information when required by law, by court order or by competent regulatory authorities in Angola or other applicable jurisdictions. In the event of a merger or acquisition, data may be transferred to the successor entity with prior notice to users.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, export or delete your personal data at any time. You may also object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes or request restriction of processing in certain circumstances. To exercise these rights, contact us at contacto@petronauka.com. We will respond to your request within 30 business days, in accordance with Angolan data protection legislation.
6. Contact
For questions relating to the privacy of your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at contacto@petronauka.com. Registered address: PetroNauka, Lda., Luanda, Republic of Angola. PetroNauka reserves the right to update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated by email or via a prominent notice on the platform.