diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml
index cff957a..7811713 100644
--- a/_config.yml
+++ b/_config.yml
@@ -16,10 +16,8 @@ theme_variables:
   theme_color: 205a86
   topnav:
     brand_logo: assets/img/main_logo.svg
-  #privacy_statement_url: https://elixir-europe.org/privacy
   fonts:
     - https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lato:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400;1,700&display=swap
-  #  - https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=PT+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400;1,700&display=swap
 
 exclude:
   - README.md
@@ -30,14 +28,6 @@ exclude:
   - LICENSE
 
 defaults:
-  -
-    scope:
-      path: ""
-      type: "pages"
-    values:
-      permalink: "/:basename"
-      layout: "page"
-      sidebar: main
   -
     scope:
       path: "pages/lifecycle"
@@ -58,18 +48,7 @@ defaults:
       type: "resource_page"
       layout: "resource_page"
       sidebar: resources
-  -
-    scope:
-      path: "pages/about"
-    values:
-      type: "pages"
-      sidebar: about
-  -
-    scope:
-      path: "pages/contribute"
-    values:
-      type: "pages"
-      sidebar: contribute
+
 
 plugins:
   - jemoji
diff --git a/_data/footer.yml b/_data/footer.yml
index ab99cac..884fde1 100644
--- a/_data/footer.yml
+++ b/_data/footer.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-copyright: 'This site uses Cookies. We use cookies to help the website run effectively. To find out more, read our [Privacy](https://elixir-europe.org/privacy) and [Cookies](https://elixir-europe.org/cookies) statements.'
+copyright: '© ELIXIR Training Platform'
 columns:
   - type: image
     image_width: 120px
@@ -12,3 +12,5 @@ columns:
         url: /contributors
       - url_text: Acknowledgments
         url: /contact
+      - url_text: Contribute
+        url: "pages/contribute"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/_data/sidebars/about.yml b/_data/sidebars/about.yml
index 8782e66..2bb88a4 100644
--- a/_data/sidebars/about.yml
+++ b/_data/sidebars/about.yml
@@ -17,5 +17,3 @@ subitems:
     url: /outreach
   - title: Accessibility
     url: /accessibility
-  - title: Privacy
-    url: /privacy
diff --git a/_data/sidebars/lifecycle.yml b/_data/sidebars/lifecycle.yml
index de48408..037274f 100644
--- a/_data/sidebars/lifecycle.yml
+++ b/_data/sidebars/lifecycle.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-title: Lifecycle
+title: Training Lifecycle
 title_url: /lifecycle
 subitems:
   - title: Plan
diff --git a/_data/topnav.yml b/_data/topnav.yml
index 8cca388..ff2d245 100644
--- a/_data/topnav.yml
+++ b/_data/topnav.yml
@@ -1,13 +1,10 @@
 ## 
 ## if you want to list an external url, use external_url instead of url. the theme will apply a different link base.
 subitems:
-  - title: Main
-    url: /index
-  - title: Lifecycle
+  - title: Training Lifecycle
     url: /lifecycle
   - title: Resources
     url: /resources
   - title: About
     url: /about
-  - title: Contribute
-    url: /how_to_contribute
+
diff --git a/_includes/dev-info.html b/_includes/dev-info.html
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/_includes/index/lifecycle.html b/_includes/index/lifecycle.html
index 21a2989..8a47120 100644
--- a/_includes/index/lifecycle.html
+++ b/_includes/index/lifecycle.html
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <div class="row row-bg-light justify-content-center mb-5">
     <div class="col-12">
-        <div class="text-center display-6 mb-5 pb-3">Training Life Cycle</div>
+        <div class="text-center display-6 mb-5 pb-3">Training Lifecycle</div>
     </div>
     <div class="col-12 text-center">
         <svg class="lifecycle" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 112.42 69.98" xml:space="preserve" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
diff --git a/_includes/index/splash-in-numbers.html b/_includes/index/splash-in-numbers.html
index 3028d4a..dda1cdc 100644
--- a/_includes/index/splash-in-numbers.html
+++ b/_includes/index/splash-in-numbers.html
@@ -3,12 +3,12 @@
     {% assign numbers = site.data.index.numbers %}
     {% for number in numbers %}
     <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-4">
-        <div class="count bg-{{ number.color}} rounded py-4">
+        <div class="count bg-{{ number.color}} rounded py-4 pe-5">
             <i class="{{ number.icon }}"></i>
-            <div class="count-number display-2 text-center text-white">
+            <div class="count-number display-3 text-end text-white">
                 {{ number.number }}
             </div>
-            <div class="count-number-title text-center text-white mt-1">
+            <div class="count-number-title text-end text-white mt-1">
                 {{ number.title }}
             </div>
         </div>
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
                 $(this).prop('Counter', 0).animate({
                     Counter: $(this).text()
                 }, {
-                    duration: 1000,
+                    duration: 2000,
                     step: function (now) {
                         $(this).text(Math.ceil(now));
                     }
diff --git a/_includes/index/welcome.html b/_includes/index/welcome.html
index 278c3c1..193aa70 100644
--- a/_includes/index/welcome.html
+++ b/_includes/index/welcome.html
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@
     <div class="col-12">
         <div class="px-3 py-5 text-center">
             <p class="lead">
-                Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fusce scelerisque augue tempus magna suscipit fringilla. Quisque neque nunc, fringilla a elit sed, tempor facilisis velit. Nulla facilisi. Sed ut sapien venenatis, tincidunt orci vitae, tristique magna. Curabitur tincidunt commodo odio vel faucibus.
             </p>
         </div>
     </div>
diff --git a/_includes/testimonials.html b/_includes/testimonials.html
index 0d3806e..07dd97f 100644
--- a/_includes/testimonials.html
+++ b/_includes/testimonials.html
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
     {% unless include.hideHeading %}
     <h2>Testimonials</h2>
     {% endunless %}
-    <div id="carouselTestimonials" class="carousel carousel-testimonials bg-primary rounded slide">
+    <div id="carouselTestimonials" class="carousel carousel-testimonials bg-primary-light rounded slide">
         <div class="carousel-indicators">
             {% assign maxIndex = testimonials.size | minus: 1 %}
             {% for index in (0..maxIndex) %}
diff --git a/_sass/_bootstrap_variables.scss b/_sass/_bootstrap_variables.scss
index a9e53ec..126667a 100644
--- a/_sass/_bootstrap_variables.scss
+++ b/_sass/_bootstrap_variables.scss
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ $green: #03CEA4;
 $orange: #FF7900;
 
 $primary:       $aubergine;
+$primary-light: mix(#fff, $primary, 40%);
 $secondary:     #4D4848;
 $light:         mix(#fff, $primary, 90%);
 $dark:          #212529;
diff --git a/_sass/_custom_classes.scss b/_sass/_custom_classes.scss
index 40cfb94..2e54c4c 100644
--- a/_sass/_custom_classes.scss
+++ b/_sass/_custom_classes.scss
@@ -87,6 +87,10 @@ footer {
     background: $red;
 }
 
+.bg-primary-light {
+    background: $primary-light;
+}
+
 .row-banner {
     padding-top: 4rem;
     padding-bottom: 4rem;
@@ -205,3 +209,16 @@ footer {
         border-color: transparent;
     }
 }
+
+#ett-logo {
+    display: none;
+    visibility: hidden;
+}
+
+.nav-break {
+    display: none;
+}
+
+.nav-item:nth-last-child(2) {
+    display: none;
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/pages/about/privacy.md b/pages/about/privacy.md
deleted file mode 100755
index 9a0f8da..0000000
--- a/pages/about/privacy.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Privacy
----
-
-This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected by the ELIXIR Training SPLASH website.
-
-
-## What data we collect
-We collect data about your activity on the site, such as:
-
-  * which pages you have visited
-  * how long you spent on each page
-  * which browsers and devices you have used to view the site
-  * which country you view the site from.
-
-The information is collected anonymously and aggregated. We cannot identify you from the information gathered, or track your web browsing outside of this site.
-
-## How we collect the data
-We use Matomo to collect this data. When you visit this site, Matomo puts a small file called a cookie in your browser. Cookies are widely used to store preferences and to enable shopping carts and log-in areas on websites.
-
-## Why we collect the data
-We collect the data so that we can then generate reports about the site for our funders. We also collect the date to help us improve the site, and ensure we design the site for the browsers and devices that most people are using.
-
-## Who has access to the data
-
-
-## If you have concerns about your data
-We ask for your permission to set the cookie when you visit the site, but if you change your mind you can:
-
-* **Remove the cookie manually.** See the [Norton Security website](https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-privacy-how-to-clear-cookies.html) for detailed instructions.
-* **Use a browser extension to stop the cookie**, such as [Google's Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
-
-Please contact [training@elixir-europe.org](mailto:training@elixir-europe.org) if you have any queries concerning the data we may have.
-
-## Your GitHub information
-If you are a contributor to the site then you will be automatically listed as a contributor, with your profile picture (if you have one) and a link to your GitHub pages. If you would like to be removed from the contributor list then please contact [training@elixir-europe.org](mailto:training@elixir-europe.org).
-
-You may also want to see the [GitHub Privacy Statement](https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/github-privacy-statement).