Privacy Notice

Your privacy is important to us. This notice explains how mGFD CloudGenerator 2.0 collects, uses, and protects your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Protection
Secure Processing
Your Rights

Data Controller Information

Who is responsible for your personal data

Institution

Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH), Faculty of Physical-Mathematical Sciences

Responsible Person

Dr. Gerardo Tinoco-Guerrero, Principal Researcher and Project Lead

Contact Information

Email: gerardo.tinoco@umich.mx
Address: Morelia, Michoacán, México

Data We Collect

Information collected when you use our platform

1. Technical Data

We collect IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns for system optimization and security purposes. This information helps us maintain the stability and security of our services.

2. Uploaded Files

Images and data files you upload for processing are temporarily stored on our servers. These files are automatically deleted after processing is complete to protect your privacy.

3. Usage Analytics

We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our services and understand user behavior patterns. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users.

How We Use Your Data

Legitimate purposes for data processing

Service Provision

We use your data to provide cloud generation and contour creation services as requested by users. This includes processing uploaded files and generating the requested outputs.

Service Improvement

We analyze usage patterns to improve the performance and functionality of our tools. This helps us identify areas for enhancement and optimize user experience.

Security & Compliance

We process data to ensure system security, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations. This includes monitoring for suspicious activities and maintaining audit logs.

Research Purposes

With explicit consent, we may use anonymous data for academic research and scientific publications. Individual users cannot be identified from this research data.

Your Privacy Rights

Rights you have regarding your personal data

Right of Access

You have the right to know what personal data we have about you and how it's being used. You can request a copy of your personal data at any time.

Right of Rectification

You have the right to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right of Cancellation

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data when it's no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Right of Opposition

You have the right to object to certain types of data processing for legitimate reasons, particularly for direct marketing purposes.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at gerardo.tinoco@umich.mx. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security & Retention

How we protect and manage your information

Encryption and Security

All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols to ensure secure communication. Our servers are protected by firewalls and regular security updates.

Data Retention

Uploaded files are automatically deleted after processing. Technical logs are retained for 90 days for security purposes. Anonymous usage statistics may be retained indefinitely for research purposes.

Access Control

Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only and is granted on a need-to-know basis for legitimate business purposes.

Contact & Updates

How to reach us and stay informed

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: gerardo.tinoco@umich.mx
  • Institution: Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
  • Faculty: Physical-Mathematical Sciences
  • Location: Morelia, Michoacán, México

Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when the notice was last updated.

Effective Date

This Privacy Notice is effective as of May 2025 and applies to all data collected from that date forward.