Privacy Statement
Arts and Humanities Preprint Server (AHPS)
Indian Open Preprint Systems (IOPS)
Effective Date: June 7, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Arts and Humanities Preprint Server (AHPS), hosted by Indian Open Preprint Systems (IOPS). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you register, submit, or interact with our platform, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation
- ORCID iD (optional)
- User credentials (username and password)
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Usage data and browsing patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Facilitate your access to and use of the platform
- Process and manage your submissions
- Communicate with you regarding your submissions and account
- Provide technical support and respond to inquiries
- Analyze platform usage to improve services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Peer reviewers and editors involved in the evaluation of your submissions
- Service providers who assist in platform operations (e.g., hosting, maintenance)
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Correct or update inaccurate information
- Request the deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw your consent for data processing (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the platform.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. 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 websites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated statement on our platform and indicating the effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:
Arts and Humanities Preprint Server
Indian Open Preprint Systems
[email protected]
Thank you for using the Arts and Humanities Preprint Server. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.
