Merge branch 'master' into doc-refactoring

Author: Clare72

config.toml

@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ section = ["HTML", "print", "RSS"]
 
 [params]
 copyright = "VirtualFlyBrain.org"
-privacy_policy = "https://policies.google.com/privacy"
+privacy_policy = "/about/privacy/"
 
 # First one is picked as the Twitter card image if not set on page.
 # images = ["images/project-illustration.png"]

content/en/about/contributors.md

@@ -94,7 +94,6 @@ img {
 [![p3t0r](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/41199?v=4&s=100)](https://github.com/p3t0r) 
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 [![hoeghh](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/11328908?v=4&s=100)](https://github.com/hoeghh) 
 [![github-actions[bot]](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/in/15368?v=4&s=100)](https://github.com/apps/github-actions) 
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-[![vidhyalongani](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/71261494?v=4&s=100)](https://github.com/vidhyalongani) 
+[![vidhyalongani](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/71261494?v=4&s=100)](https://github.com/vidhyalongani) 
+[![Salam-Dalloul](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/32265731?v=4&s=100)](https://github.com/Salam-Dalloul) 
+[![Aiga115](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/67194168?v=4&s=100)](https://github.com/Aiga115) 

content/en/about/funding.md

@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ tags: [VFB,funding]
 categories: [funding,acknowledgements,who we are]
 description: "Virtual Fly Brain has been supported by grants from multiple UK research councils and charitable foundations since 2009."
 ---
-## Current Funding (2022-2026)
+## Current Funding (2022-2027)
 
 **Wellcome Trust Grant 223741/Z/21/Z**
-- Duration: April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026
+- Duration: April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026 (extended to March 31, 2027)
 - Supporting ongoing Virtual Fly Brain development and maintenance
 
 ## Historical Funding
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ description: "Virtual Fly Brain has been supported by grants from multiple UK re
 - Grant supporting Marta Costa's research: "Neuroinformatic identification of new types of neuron in the Drosophila brain" (October 2012 - September 2013)
 
 **Wellcome Trust - Cambridge Protein Trap Project**
-- Supporting BrainTrap database development
+- Supporting [BrainTrap](https://virtualflybrain.org/about/hosted/braintrap/) database development
 - Recipients: Kathryn Lilley, Steve Russell, Daniel St. Johnson
 
 ## Institutional Partners

content/en/about/privacy.md

@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+---
+title: "Privacy Notice"
+linkTitle: "Privacy Notice"
+weight: 20
+menu:
+  main:
+    weight: 20
+---
+
+## Virtual Fly Brain Privacy Notice
+
+**Last updated: February 2026**
+
+The Virtual Fly Brain (VFB) project is committed to protecting your privacy and keeping you informed about how your personal information is used. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
+
+### What information do we collect?
+
+We collect information about your visit to our website through Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. This includes:
+
+- Your IP address (anonymized)
+- Browser type and version
+- Operating system
+- Referring website
+- Pages visited and time spent on each page
+- Geographic location (country/city level only)
+
+We do not collect any personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or contact details unless you voluntarily provide them (for example, through our contact forms or feedback mechanisms).
+
+### How do we use this information?
+
+The information collected helps us:
+
+- Understand how our website is used
+- Improve the user experience and content
+- Identify technical issues
+- Analyze website traffic patterns
+- Support our research by understanding user interests in neuroanatomical data
+
+### Cookies and Website Privacy
+
+We use Google Analytics cookies to collect this information. These are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting [Google Analytics Opt-out](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
+
+For more information about Google's privacy practices, please see [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
+
+### Legal Basis for Processing
+
+Our processing of your personal data is based on:
+
+- **Legitimate interests**: To improve our website and research services
+- **Consent**: Where you have provided it for specific purposes
+
+### Data Sharing and Disclosure
+
+We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Information collected by Google Analytics may be processed by Google on servers located in the United States. Google is committed to complying with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework.
+
+### Data Retention
+
+Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
+
+### Your Rights
+
+Under data protection law, you have rights including:
+
+- **Access**: Request a copy of your personal data
+- **Rectification**: Correct inaccurate data
+- **Erasure**: Request deletion of your data
+- **Restriction**: Limit how we process your data
+- **Objection**: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
+- **Portability**: Receive your data in a structured format
+
+### Contact Us
+
+If you have questions about this privacy notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
+
+**Data Protection Officer**  
+University of Edinburgh  
+Old College  
+South Bridge  
+Edinburgh EH8 9YL  
+Email: [dpo@ed.ac.uk](mailto:dpo@ed.ac.uk)
+
+**VFB Project Team**  
+Email: [data@virtualflybrain.org](mailto:data@virtualflybrain.org)
+
+### Changes to this Privacy Notice
+
+We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
+
+This privacy notice is supported by the University of Edinburgh's wider privacy policies. For more information, visit the [University Data Protection webpages](https://data-protection.ed.ac.uk/).

content/en/blog/news/VFB_MCP_Tool.md

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+---
+title: "Introducing the VFB Model Context Protocol (MCP) Tool"
+linkTitle: "VFB MCP Tool Launch"
+date: 2026-02-07
+description: >
+    Explore Virtual Fly Brain data directly through your favorite LLM with the new VFB Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool - now available at vfb3-mcp.virtualflybrain.org
+---
+
+We're excited to announce the launch of the **Virtual Fly Brain Model Context Protocol (MCP) Tool** — a powerful new way to explore VFB data through Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude, providing natural language access to VFB's comprehensive neuroanatomical database.
+
+## What is the VFB MCP Tool?
+
+The VFB MCP tool integrates Virtual Fly Brain's rich neuroanatomical data with LLM capabilities, allowing researchers to:
+
+- **Query VFB data conversationally** - Ask questions about neurons, brain regions, and connectivity in natural language
+- **Discover morphological similarities** - Use integrated NBLAST queries to find similar neurons
+- **Explore neuroanatomical concepts** - Get detailed information about transgenic constructs, neuron types, and anatomical structures
+- **Visualize results** - Access 3D visualizations of neurons and brain regions directly in your chat interface
+
+## How It Works
+
+The tool provides seamless access to VFB's databases through a simple interface. Whether you're asking about a specific neuron type, learning about a transgenic construct, or exploring the diversity of neurons in the medulla, the MCP tool retrieves and presents the information in an easy-to-understand format.
+
+### Example Queries
+
+**Anatomical Exploration:**
+- "What is the Medulla Forming Neuroblast and what role does it play?"
+- "What types of neurons are in the medulla?"
+- "Show me the definition and structure of the medulla"
+
+**Gene and Construct Queries:**
+- "What is P{E(spl)m8-HLH-2.61} and where is it used?"
+- "Tell me about the E(spl)m8 gene"
+
+**Neuromorphology and Connectivity:**
+- "Can you show me what the IN02A049 neuron looks like?"
+- "How are NBLAST scores calculated for comparing neurons?"
+
+## Getting Started
+
+Visit the **[VFB MCP Tool](https://vfb3-mcp.virtualflybrain.org/)** to begin exploring. You can:
+
+1. Access through Claude or other MCP-compatible LLMs
+2. Browse the integration documentation and examples
+3. Learn how to incorporate VFB data queries into your research workflows
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+This tool democratizes access to VFB's complex neuroanatomical data, making it accessible to researchers without deep programming expertise. Scientists can now leverage the power of LLMs to explore connectomics data, neuroanatomy, and gene expression patterns in natural conversation.
+
+## Learn More
+
+Check out our new [**VFB MCP Tutorial**](/docs/tutorials/vfb-mcp-guide/) for detailed guidance on using the tool, example queries, and best practices for exploring VFB data through your favorite LLM.
+
+The VFB MCP tool represents an exciting new frontier in how researchers interact with neuroanatomical databases. We hope it accelerates your discoveries about *Drosophila* neurobiology!