Last updated: [Feb 3, 2026]
This Privacy Policy explains how [Odist Research Index by Odist Magazine] (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information provided by researchers, contributors, and visitors (“users”) of our website.
We are committed to respecting privacy and handling personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws across jurisdictions.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information only when it is voluntarily provided or technically necessary for operating the platform.
Information provided by researchers may include:
Full name, academic title, institutional affiliation, country, email address, short biography, research interests, profile photograph, and links to external academic identifiers such as Google Scholar, ORCID, institutional profiles, or publisher pages.
We also collect structured information about publications, including titles, abstracts, publication years, publisher or journal names, and external links to officially published sources. We do not host or store full-text publications.
Information collected automatically:
When visitors browse the site, limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and basic usage data may be collected through cookies or analytics tools to ensure security and improve site performance.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and use information strictly for legitimate purposes, including:
Creating and maintaining public researcher profiles
Indexing and displaying academic publication records
Responding to inquiries or administrative communication
Maintaining platform security and integrity
Improving usability, performance, and content organization
We do not sell personal data, rent user information, or use data for unrelated marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Global Compliance)
Depending on jurisdiction, we process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
User consent provided during submission or onboarding
Performance of a service requested by the researcher
Legitimate interests in operating an academic indexing and discovery platform
Researchers may withdraw consent or request changes at any time.
4. Public Visibility of Information
Researcher profiles and publication records are publicly accessible by design, as the purpose of the platform is academic discovery and visibility.
Only information explicitly submitted or approved by the researcher is displayed publicly. Email addresses and private contact details are not displayed unless expressly requested by the researcher.
5. Copyright and External Links
Our platform displays bibliographic information and abstracts for academic works and provides links to external publisher or institutional websites. All copyrights remain with the original authors and publishers.
We do not claim ownership of any academic content and act solely as an indexing and reference service.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enable basic site functionality and anonymous usage analytics. These tools help us understand traffic patterns and improve the platform.
Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as the researcher maintains an active profile or as required for legitimate operational purposes.
Researchers may request updates, corrections, or removal of their profile at any time. Upon verified request, we will remove or anonymize personal data within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Users acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.
9. International Data Transfers
As our platform is accessible globally, data may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside the user’s country of residence. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such processing complies with applicable data protection standards.
10. Rights of Users
Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:
Access their personal data
Request correction or updates
Request deletion or restriction of processing
Withdraw consent
Object to certain uses of their data
Requests can be submitted via the contact details listed below.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may link to third-party websites such as publisher platforms, academic databases, or institutional pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Users are encouraged to review third-party privacy policies independently.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact:
odistresearchindex@gmail.com