Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2025

Welcome to ScholarWorks.shop (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website.

1. About ScholarWorks

ScholarWorks makes the intellectual output of the Walden University community publicly available to the wider world. By highlighting the scholarly and professional activities of our students and faculty, ScholarWorks’ rich repository encourages new ideas, preserves past knowledge, and fosters new connections to improve human and social conditions.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (only when voluntarily submitted):

• Name

• Email address

• Affiliation (e.g., university, organization)

• User-submitted content (e.g., comments, inquiries)

b. Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):

• Browser type and version

• IP address

• Pages visited

• Referring URL

• Time and date of access

• Device type and operating system

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To improve the content and functionality of our website

• To communicate with you regarding inquiries or content submissions

• To monitor usage trends and improve user experience

• To protect the security and integrity of our services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

ScholarWorks.shop may contain links to third-party websites, publications, or external repositories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies independently.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Scholarly content submitted to our repository may remain available indefinitely as part of our commitment to academic preservation and access.

7. Children’s Privacy

ScholarWorks.shop is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information

• Request the removal of your submitted content (where applicable)

• Withdraw consent for further communication

Please contact us at privacy@scholarworks.shop for requests or concerns.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

ScholarWorks.shop
Email: privacy@scholarworks.shop

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