We value your privacy. Please read our policy on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in the ARDA CADS system.
This privacy policy explains how ARDA CADS (Agricultural Research Development Agency - Center for Agricultural Data Science) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our platform.
ARDA CADS is an academic research platform focused on supporting agricultural research and development through data science. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with relevant data protection laws.
We collect personal information when you register, use our platform, or communicate with us. The information collected may include:
• Account information: Name, email, password (encrypted), and institutional affiliation
• Profile information: Research interests, expertise, and educational background
• Usage information: Searches, page visits, and interactions with the platform
• Technical information: IP address, browser type and version, and device information
• Research information: Research papers, datasets, and works that you upload or share
ARDA CADS prioritizes responsible research data management:
• Data storage: All research data is stored in highly secure, encrypted systems
• Anonymization: We employ anonymization techniques when analyzing or sharing research data
• Retention periods: Research data is retained for as long as necessary for the stated purposes, or as required by law
• Citation and attribution: We have systems to ensure academic citation and attribution are maintained when research data is used
We implement appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure:
• Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL technology
• Access controls: We have strict access control systems to limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only
• Security audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities
• Staff training: Our staff are trained on data security and privacy practices
ARDA CADS provides APIs for accessing data and services:
• Access policies: API access must be approved and may require API keys
• Rate limiting: We employ rate limiting to ensure fair resource usage
• Attribution requirements: Data accessed through APIs must be properly attributed
• Commercial usage: Commercial API usage may require separate agreements
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us as specified. Your rights include:
• Right of access: You can request a copy of your personal data that we hold
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data in some cases
• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time
We may update this policy from time to time. Notice of changes will be posted on this website. Please review this page periodically.
Significant changes will be notified via email or announcements on our platform.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact: privacy@arda.or.th
Data Protection Officer: dpo@arda.or.th
Headquarters: ARDA CADS, Bangkok, Thailand