Academic Updates

Updated: 16-09-2024

At ScholarlyResearch.net, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, ScholarlyResearch.net. This policy also outlines your rights under applicable data privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other privacy regulations.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Data

We collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Academic interests and affiliations
  • Contact details (phone number, address, etc.)
  • Any other information submitted via forms or registration pages

1.2. Non-Personal Data

We may automatically collect certain non-personal information through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring website URL
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Time spent on our site

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. These are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how our site is used.

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze website usage to improve functionality and user experience.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to display personalized advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences or opt out of non-essential cookies through our Consent Management Tool, which is available when you first visit the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To personalize your experience on our site
  • To send newsletters, updates, and other academic resources (with your consent)
  • To process your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns for site improvements
  • To comply with legal obligations and safeguard the security of our site

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email marketing platforms.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Your Privacy Rights

4.1. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you are entitled to the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: Ask us to update or correct your personal information if it’s inaccurate.
  • Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes or when processing is based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where consent is the legal basis for processing your data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scholarlyresearch.net. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

4.2. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Although we do not sell personal information, the CCPA grants you the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at privacy@scholarlyresearch.net.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure your data is secure, including:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for transmitting sensitive data.
  • Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your data.
  • Security Monitoring: We regularly monitor our systems for security vulnerabilities.

Although we strive to protect your information, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your personal information at any time, as outlined in Section 4.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing ScholarlyResearch.net from outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to such transfers, which may be subject to different data protection standards.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites that are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as possible.

10. Consent Management

When you visit ScholarlyResearch.net, you will be presented with a Consent Management Tool that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Decline non-essential cookies

You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings link in the website footer.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: