Last Updated: June 5, 2025
Thanks for your interest in Rowan Scientific Corporation ("Rowan," "we," "our," or "us")! Rowan is a scientific software company focused on building cloud-native tools for molecular modeling, machine-learning-accelerated simulations, and chemical data prediction, with the goal of making advanced computational chemistry accessible to researchers, educators, and innovators around the world.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, and share information that's connected to you, or could be used to identify you ("Personal Information"), when you use our website (rowansci.com) and any of the services we provide through it, like our cloud-based molecular modeling tools, APIs, or education features (collectively, the "Services").
This Policy doesn't apply to information that's not legally considered Personal Information, for example, fully anonymized or aggregated data that can't be linked back to an individual. In some cases, we may also de-identify information, and where permitted by law, this Policy wouldn't apply to that either.
By using Rowan's Services, you agree to the practices described here, meaning you're giving us permission to collect, use, and share your information as explained in this Policy.
We've written this to be as clear and human as possible, and we're always here if you have questions.
To provide, maintain, and improve our Services, Rowan collects a variety of information when you use our website or interact with us online. This includes both information you share directly with us and data we collect automatically through your use of the platform.
You may provide personal details such as your name, email address, and, if applicable, your organization or affiliation when you:
We also collect usage and technical data to better understand how you interact with our Services and to help us maintain a secure, stable experience. This may include:
To help ensure account integrity and platform security, we may occasionally:
We also use cookies and similar technologies, including web beacons, pixels, and server logs, to:
Where appropriate, we may de-identify or aggregate Personal Information so that it no longer identifies you. Once this data is de-identified, it is no longer treated as Personal Information under this Policy, and we do not attempt to re-identify it unless required by law.
Our goal is to use the information we collect thoughtfully to deliver a secure, personalized, and high quality experience for everyone who uses Rowan.
At Rowan, we do not sell your Personal Information, ever. Your trust matters to us, and we only share your Personal Information when it's necessary to provide and improve our Services, meet legal obligations, or with your permission.
We may share your Personal Information with trusted service providers and partners who help us operate our platform, enhance user experience, support security and fraud prevention, or analyze how our Services are used. These third parties are required to protect your Personal Information and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
We may also disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as a subpoena, court order, or government request. In addition, we may share information when necessary to detect, prevent, or respond to fraud, unauthorized activity, or other harmful or unlawful behavior.
If Rowan is involved in a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
Should we need to use your Personal Information in a way that falls outside what's described here, we'll make sure to ask for your permission first.
To protect your Personal Information, Rowan maintains a variety of security measures designed to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. These measures include administrative policies, technical protections, and physical safeguards that reflect industry best practices. We regularly review and update our security protocols to stay aligned with evolving standards and risks. Additionally, when we engage with trusted third-party service providers, we ensure they follow strong data protection practices and handle your information responsibly. While no system can be completely immune to all threats, we are committed to maintaining a secure environment and upholding the trust you place in us.
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone in this age group. If we become aware that we have unintentionally gathered personal data from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe that a child under 18 may have provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at contact@rowansci.com, and we'll address the situation as quickly as possible.
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to carry out the purposes described in this Policy. In certain situations, we may need to keep some information longer, for example, to comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements and policies. When your Personal Information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will either delete it or take steps to de-identify it so that it can no longer be linked back to you. De-identified data may be used in ways that support our Services, such as improving system performance or developing new features, in accordance with this Policy.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (the "EEA"), Switzerland, or the United Kingdom (the "UK") our legal basis for collecting and using the Personal Information described in this Policy will depend on the Personal Information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it. However, we will normally collect Personal Information from you only where we have your consent to do so, where we need the Personal Information to perform a contract with you, or where the processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms. In some cases, we may also have a legal obligation to collect Personal Information from you.
We may share information internally or with third parties, as further described in this Policy. When we share Personal Information of individuals in the EEA, Switzerland or UK with third parties, we make use of a variety of legal mechanisms to safeguard the transfer including the European Commission-approved standard contractual clauses, as well as additional safeguards where appropriate.
If your Rowan account is associated with a California mailing address, please note that we do not share the Personal Information we collect about you except as allowed under California law. In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are required to inform you about how we use each category of Personal Information we collect, including sensitive Personal Information. We must also disclose which categories of third parties may receive this information for business purposes, whether we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising, or whether we sell it in exchange for monetary compensation or other valuable consideration.
This notice is intended to supplement Rowan's full Privacy Policy and applies specifically to California residents who use our Services or visit our website. It outlines how we handle Personal Information in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and ensures you understand your rights and our responsibilities under California law.
Under California law, "sharing" refers to the use of your Personal Information to display targeted advertising based on your behavior across different websites or services. "Selling" involves providing your Personal Information to third parties in exchange for financial or other valuable benefits. Rowan does not sell or share your Personal Information for either of these purposes, including any sensitive personal data or any Personal Information associated with individuals under the age of 18.
As a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA. These include the right to request access to the Personal Information we've collected about you over the past 12 months, the right to request corrections to any inaccurate personal data, and the right to request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain legal exceptions. You may also opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data and request that we limit how your sensitive Personal Information is used or disclosed.
We will not deny you access to our Services or treat you unfairly if you choose to exercise your rights under the CCPA.
If you, or someone authorized to act on your behalf, submits a request, we'll need to verify your identity before we can proceed. If we are unable to verify your identity, we may not be able to fulfill your request. If your request is denied in part or in full, we will inform you of your right to appeal and provide guidance on how to submit that appeal.
The Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a browser setting that communicates your preferences about whether your Personal Information should be sold or shared. Because we do not sell or share your Personal Information, Rowan does not respond to this setting.
| # | Category | Collected? | Disclosed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identifiers. Name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol (IP) address, email address, account name, social security number, driver's license number, passport number, or other similar identifiers | YES | YES |
| 2 | Personal information categories under the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)). A name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics or description, address, telephone number, passport number, driver's license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, education, employment, employment history, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information. Some personal information included in this category may overlap with other categories. | YES (Name Only) | YES |
| 3 | Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law. Age (40 years or older), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information (including familial genetic information). | NO | NO |
| 4 | Commercial information. Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies. | NO | NO |
| 5 | Biometric information. Genetic, physiological, behavioral, and biological characteristics, or activity patterns used to extract a template or other identifier or identifying information, such as, fingerprints, faceprints, and voiceprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, gait, or other physical patterns, and sleep, health, or exercise data. | NO | NO |
| 6 | Internet or other similar network activity. Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer's interaction with a website, application, or advertisement. | NO | NO |
| 7 | Geolocation data. Physical location or movements. | NO | NO |
| 8 | Sensory data. Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information. | NO | NO |
| 9 | Professional or employment-related information. Current or past employment history or performance evaluations. | NO | NO |
| 10 | Education Information under California Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99) Information that is not "publicly available personally identifiable information" as defined in the California Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99). Includes education records directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution or party acting on its behalf, like grades, transcripts, class lists and student schedules, identification codes, financial information, or disciplinary records. | NO | NO |
| 11 | Inferences Conclusions that could be used to create a profile reflecting an individual's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, aptitude. | NO | NO |
You have certain rights when it comes to the Personal Information we hold about you, and we're committed to honoring those rights in accordance with applicable laws.
You may request access to the Personal Information we have about you, ask for it to be corrected or updated, or request that it be deleted. To do so, please contact us at contact@rowansci.com. However, please keep in mind that there may be situations where we're unable to delete your Personal Information, such as when we have a legal obligation or another valid reason to keep it.
In addition to access and deletion, you also have the right to:
If you've given us your consent to process your Personal Information, you can withdraw that consent at any time. This won't affect any processing we did before your withdrawal, and we may still process your Personal Information if we have another lawful basis to do so.
If you have concerns about how we handle your Personal Information, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
We're here to support you in exercising these rights, and we'll respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws.
Rowan operates as a global, cloud-based platform, which means your Personal Information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed at locations outside of your state, province, or country of residence. These jurisdictions may have data protection laws that differ from those in your local area.
By using our Services, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your Personal Information to locations outside your jurisdiction. We take appropriate steps to ensure that we protect your Personal Information and will only transfer it where appropriate safeguards and security measures are in place, in line with this Policy.
We may update this Policy from time to time at our discretion. If there are material changes in how we handle your Personal Information, we'll let you know by sending a notice to the primary email address associated with your Rowan account and/or posting a prominent notice on our Site. It's your responsibility to review this Policy periodically. When we make updates, we'll also update the "last modified" date.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, please contact us at contact@rowansci.com. We will be glad to assist you.