Welcome to Share Research. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website located at https://open.shareresearch.us and all related services.
By using the Share Research platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and acknowledge that you use the platform at your own risk. Share Research is not liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from your use of the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you register, upload content, or contact us, we may collect:
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Your name
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Email address
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Institutional affiliation
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Profile image (optional)
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ORCID, ResearcherID, or similar IDs (if linked)
b. User-Generated Content
Any documents, articles, comments, or other content you upload will be stored and made publicly accessible unless otherwise specified.
c. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our platform, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device identifiers
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Referring URLs
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Date/time stamps
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Pages viewed and time spent
This information is used to improve site performance, security, and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
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To create and manage your account
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To publish and display your uploaded research
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To personalize your user experience
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To respond to inquiries or support requests
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To send you updates, notifications, or promotional emails (you may opt out)
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To analyze traffic and improve the platform
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data:
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With service providers who support our technical operations (e.g., hosting, analytics)
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In compliance with law, court orders, or legal processes
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To enforce our Terms of Use
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In connection with a merger, sale, or asset transfer (you will be notified)
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, beacons, and similar tracking tools to:
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Remember user preferences
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Authenticate users
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Analyze traffic and trends
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no online platform can be guaranteed 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
6. Public Information
Please be aware that information and files you upload are publicly visible unless stated otherwise. Avoid uploading sensitive or confidential data. Share Research is not responsible for any misuse of your published content by third parties.
7. Use at Your Own Risk
The Share Research platform is offered as-is and as-available.
You expressly understand and agree that:
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You use this platform at your own risk
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Share Research makes no warranties or guarantees of availability, accuracy, or security
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We are not liable for any damages or losses, including but not limited to data loss, academic plagiarism, reputational damage, or financial harm
You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy, authenticity, and legitimacy of any content on the platform.
8. Links to Other Websites
Share Research may contain links to external websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these third-party websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
This platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us, and we will delete it.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal and uploaded data for as long as your account is active or as needed for operational, legal, or academic purposes. You may request data deletion by contacting us.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct or update your data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to certain uses of your data
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may also be notified via email or platform alerts.
13. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact here.