Privacy Statement

Introduction
Indian Open Preprint System (IOPS)/भारतीय ओपन प्रीप्रिंट सिस्टम (आईओपीएस) is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Statement outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure it is protected.

Information Collection
1. Personal Information: When you register on IOPS, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, affiliation, and contact details.
2. Submission Information:  We collect details about the preprints you submit, including the title, abstract, keywords, and any supplementary materials.
3. Usage Data: We gather data on how users interact with our platform, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and download statistics.

Use of Information
1. Service Delivery: Personal and submission information is used to manage your account, facilitate submissions, and provide access to our services.
2. Communication:  We use your contact information to send you updates, notifications, and important information related to your submissions and account.
3. Improvement and Analytics: Usage data helps us understand user behavior, improve our services, and enhance the user experience.

Data Sharing and Disclosure
1. Public Information: Submitted preprints and associated metadata are publicly accessible to support open access to scientific knowledge.
2. Third-Party Services: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform and services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of IOPS, our users, or others.

Data Security
IOPS implements robust security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information and submission data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can manage your account settings or contact us directly for assistance. You also have the right to restrict or object to certain data processing activities.

Changes to this Privacy Statement
IOPS may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on our website and updating the effective date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Indian Open Preprint System, [Address], [City], [State], [Zip Code], India

Effective Date: 6 June 2024

By using IOPS, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement. Thank you for your trust in Indian Open Preprint System (IOPS).