Privacy Policy

Welcome to ARCHIEVE. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on ARCHIEVE, we collect the following personal information:

• Username: Your chosen display name.
• Email Address: Used for account creation, login, and communication purposes.
• Password: Securely stored using hashing algorithms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services.
• Personalize your experience on ARCHIEVE.
• Manage user accounts and authentication.
• Communicate important updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent).
• Monitor and analyze usage to improve our platform.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in our encrypted databases, and we implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. This includes:

• Encryption of sensitive data.
• Regular security audits and updates.
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you choose to delete your account, we will remove your personal data from our active databases within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

5. Third-Party Services

ARCHIEVE integrates with the OpenAlex API to provide comprehensive research capabilities. While we ensure that these third-party services adhere to strict privacy standards, we do not have control over their data practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our platform.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect the functionality of ARCHIEVE.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Opt-out of promotional communications.
• Withdraw consent at any time where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@thearchieve.com.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

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

ARCHIEVE
Email: support@thearchieve.com
Address: L9, 11, 68161 Mannheim, Germany