Effective on 1 June 2025
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Introduction
Campbell Scientific, Inc. and its affiliates ("we," "us," or "Campbell Scientific") are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data collected through our software applications, cloud services, mobile applications, Application Programming Interfaces (API), and embedded widgets (collectively, the "Products"). This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data in a global context.
Scope
This policy applies to all Campbell Scientific Products, including but not limited to:
- Desktop applications (LoggerNet, RTMC, LNDB, etc.)
- Cloud applications (CampbellCloud™, BEDROC™ Platform, etc.)
- Mobile applications (LoggerLink, CampbellGo™, etc.)
- APIs and embedded widgets used by our Products
Definitions
- Measurement Data: Non‑identifiable information generated by sensors and instruments, such as temperature readings, pressure levels, humidity, electrical signals, and other scientific measurements
- Telemetry: Usage metrics, session durations, and error and crash logs
- Personal data: Minimal information associated with user accounts, including username, user ID, IP address, and basic contact details provided by the account holder
- Device identifiers: Hardware IDs and geolocation of devices (not tied to individual identities)
- User-provided content: Files and configurations uploaded or entered by the user
Information we collect
Categories of data
- Measurement data: Scientific and environmental readings collected by our Products
- Telemetry and error: Logs from software and services
- Account information: Usernames, user IDs, email addresses, and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
- Device identifiers and geolocation: Device unique identifiers and geographic coordinates
- Performance and usage analytics: For Product and feature optimization
Collection mechanisms
- Sensor streams: Direct ingestion of measurement data from connected devices
- API calls and software development kits (SDK): Background data transmissions initiated by our applications
- User interfaces: Data entered via web forms, mobile prompts, and application dialogs
- Third-party services: Integrated analytics and monitoring tools (e.g., Mixpanel)
Use of data
We process personal data for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Product improvement and development
- Billing and account management
- Customer support and troubleshooting
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Marketing and promotional communication
We may also use personal data for other lawful business purposes related to our Products, including any new features or services that we introduce.
Where permitted by law, we may process personal data on the basis of legitimate interests, without requiring prior consent.
We reserve the right to anonymize or aggregate any personal or measurement data, and to use or disclose such aggregated data for any lawful purpose.
Data sharing and disclosure
We may share personal data with any of the following:
- Service providers and sub-processors (e.g., cloud hosting on Amazon Webs Services [AWS] or analytics via Mixpanel)
- Regulatory bodies if required by law
- Affiliates and group companies for internal business purposes
We may also disclose personal data where necessary to comply with any applicable legal requirement or regulatory request.
International data transfers
Personal data are stored in US data centers (US-East-2) and may be transferred to other global regions as our infrastructure expands. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other lawful mechanisms for cross-border transfers.
Data retention and deletion
- Data are retained indefinitely unless otherwise specified by users or legal requirements.
- Deletion requests are processed via a manual request to the Data Protection Officer at dataprotection@campbellsci.com.
- Exceptional retention may apply for legal holds, audits, or fraud prevention.
Security measures
Our headquarters maintains an ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System, and we implement the following:
- Encryption of data at rest and in transit
- Identity and access management controls
- Regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests
- Incident response procedures and notification Service Level Agreements (SLA)
User rights and consent
Jurisdictional rights
We comply with global privacy laws, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), and others, as relevant to the user’s jurisdiction. Users may exercise rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability in accordance with the laws that apply to them.
GDPR (European Union and United Kingdom)
- Right to access personal data
- Right to rectification and erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing, including profiling
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
CCPA/CPRA (California, USA)
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information
- Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
PIPL (People’s Republic of China)
- Right to be informed about processing activities
- Right to access and copy personal data
- Right to correct or delete personal data
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to request explanation of data handling rules
Other jurisdictions
We recognize and comply with data protection laws applicable in other jurisdictions where we operate, including but not limited to Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA), and Australia’s Privacy Act 1988. Users in these regions may have rights similar to those listed above.
Consent management
- CampbellCloud and other Software as a Service (SaaS) Products’ cookies: We currently use cookies strictly for essential platform functionality; no cookies are used for telemetry or analytics. Should we decide to use cookies for telemetry or analytics in the future, we will update this policy accordingly and provide users with clear notice and opt‑out mechanisms in compliance with applicable laws.
- LoggerNet: This software does not use cookies.
- Telemetry opt-out option: Users may opt out of telemetry via pre-checked installer options or a support request.
Children's policy
Our Products are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
Changes to this policy
We review and update this policy at least annually. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-application notifications.
Contact us
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact the Data Protection Officer at Campbell Scientific, Inc. via email: dataprotection@campbellsci.com.