[Feature] Update ToS to be more legally safe and sensible (#301)

- Improved ToS content
- Add ToS pointer and academic use note at signup
- Remove legal collection page (unnecessary)

Reviewed-on: enviPath/enviPy#301
Co-authored-by: Tobias O <tobias.olenyi@envipath.com>
Co-committed-by: Tobias O <tobias.olenyi@envipath.com>
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</li>
<li>
<strong>Analytics Cookies:</strong> Help us understand how visitors
interact with our platform
interact with our platform (where enabled)
</li>
<li>
<strong>Functional Cookies:</strong> Enable enhanced functionality
and personalization
</li>
<li>
<strong>Security Cookies:</strong> Authenticate users and prevent
fraudulent use
<strong>Security Cookies:</strong> Authenticate users and help
prevent fraudulent use
</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3. Legal Basis and Consent
</h2>
<p class="mb-4">
Essential cookies are used because they are necessary for the Platform
to operate securely and reliably.
</p>
<p class="mb-4">
Where required by applicable law,
<strong>non-essential cookies</strong> are only set after you provide
your consent. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time
using any cookie management tools provided on the Platform (if
available) and/or through your browser settings.
</p>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">
4. Types of Cookies We Use
</h2>
<div class="mb-6 overflow-x-auto">
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</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Matomo Analytics</strong></td>
<td>Track usage patterns and improve our services</td>
<td>13 months</td>
<td>Measure usage patterns and improve our services</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>OAuth Tokens</strong></td>
<td>Authentication and authorization for API access</td>
<td>Varies</td>
<td>Varies (typically session-based or time-limited)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">4. Matomo Analytics</h2>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">5. Matomo Analytics</h2>
<p class="mb-4">
We use Matomo, an open-source web analytics platform, to collect
information about how visitors use enviPath. Matomo uses cookies to
collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior
patterns. The information generated by cookies about your use of the
platform is transmitted to our servers.
We use Matomo, an open-source web analytics platform, to help us
understand how visitors use enviPath. Where enabled, Matomo may use
cookies and similar technologies to collect standard internet log
information and information about visitor behavior patterns.
</p>
<p class="mb-4">
Where required by law, Matomo analytics cookies are only activated
after user consent. We configure Matomo to minimise data collection
and, where applicable, to anonymise IP addresses. Analytics data is
used solely for internal analytics, platform improvement, and system
monitoring.
</p>
<p class="mb-4">We analyze this information to:</p>
<ul class="mb-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-2">
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<li>Generate reports on platform usage</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">5. Third-Party Cookies</h2>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">6. Third-Party Cookies</h2>
<p class="mb-4">
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies
to report usage statistics and provide integrated services:
Some features of the Platform may integrate third-party services.
These third parties may set their own cookies and process information
independently in accordance with their own privacy and cookie
policies. We do not control the operation of third-party cookies and
recommend reviewing the relevant third-party policies for further
information.
</p>
<ul class="mb-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-2">
<li>
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community.envipath.org
</li>
<li>
<strong>External CDNs:</strong> For loading libraries like jQuery
and Font Awesome
<strong>External CDNs:</strong> For loading libraries and assets
(for example, jQuery and Font Awesome)
</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">6. Managing Cookies</h2>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">7. Managing Cookies</h2>
<p class="mb-4">
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may
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</svg>
<span
><strong>Note:</strong> Disabling essential cookies will prevent you
><strong>Note:</strong> Disabling essential cookies may prevent you
from using certain features of enviPath.</span
>
</div>
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</ul>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">
7. Updates to This Policy
8. Updates to This Policy
</h2>
<p class="mb-4">
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes
in technology, legislation, or our operations. Please check this page
regularly for updates.
regularly for updates. Changes take effect when posted.
</p>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">8. Contact Us</h2>
<h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">9. Contact Us</h2>
<p class="mb-4">
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please
<a href="/contact" class="link link-primary">contact us</a>.
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></path>
</svg>
<span>Last updated: 2025</span>
<span>version: 1, Last updated: January 2026</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>