At American Scholarly Services, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you access our website or use our academic support services. By using our platform, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand how your information is handled and the measures we take to safeguard your privacy.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
To provide high-quality academic and publishing support, we may collect different types of information from users.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
When you contact us, submit an inquiry, or purchase a service, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Country or region
- Billing information
- Institutional or organizational details (if provided)
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Depending on the service requested, we may collect:
- Research manuscripts
- Thesis or dissertation files
- Journal articles
- Literature reviews
- Research proposals
- Statistical datasets
- Reviewer comments
- Publication-related documents
This information is collected solely for the purpose of delivering the requested services.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Cookies and website usage data
This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
American Scholarly Services uses your information responsibly and only for legitimate business purposes.
We may use your information to:
- Deliver requested academic and publication services
- Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
- Process payments securely
- Improve our website and user experience
- Communicate project updates
- Verify orders and prevent fraud
- Send service-related notifications
- Maintain internal records
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We never use your research work for unauthorized purposes.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS
Protecting your scholarly work is one of our highest priorities.
All manuscripts, research files, datasets, reviewer comments, and related documents remain confidential throughout the service process.
Our editors, consultants, researchers, and publishing specialists operate under strict confidentiality standards and access client materials only when necessary to perform assigned tasks.
Your academic work is never:
- Sold to third parties
- Published without permission
- Shared with unauthorized individuals
- Used for commercial purposes
- Claimed as our own intellectual property
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
American Scholarly Services does not store complete credit card or payment credentials on its servers.
Payment processors maintain their own privacy and security practices, and users are encouraged to review those policies before completing transactions.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and enhance user experience.
Cookies help us:
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Monitor website traffic
- Enhance security
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.
DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal and academic information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our security measures include:
- Secure server environments
- Encrypted data transmission where applicable
- Restricted staff access
- Confidential internal workflows
- Regular system monitoring
Although we strive to maintain the highest level of security, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal and academic information only for as long as necessary to:
- Complete requested services
- Provide customer support
- Resolve disputes
- Meet legal obligations
- Maintain business records
Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.
SHARING OF INFORMATION
American Scholarly Services respects your privacy and does not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may only be shared in limited situations, including:
- With authorized project specialists involved in your requested service
- With secure payment processors
- With technology providers supporting website functionality
- When required by law or legal authorities
- To protect our legal rights and prevent fraud
Every third-party provider is expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
Clients retain ownership of all original academic content submitted through our platform.
American Scholarly Services does not claim ownership of your:
- Research articles
- Dissertations
- Thesis documents
- Manuscripts
- Research data
- Publication materials
All intellectual property rights remain with the original author unless otherwise agreed in writing.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
American Scholarly Services is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age or legally capable of entering into service agreements.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that information has been collected from a minor without appropriate authorization, we will promptly delete it.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
Our services may be accessed by users from different countries.
By using our platform, you understand that your information may be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws governing our operations.
We take reasonable measures to ensure that personal information receives appropriate protection regardless of geographical location.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request information regarding stored data
We will respond to legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
American Scholarly Services reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, business operations, or service offerings.
Any updates will become effective immediately upon publication on this page. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how their information is protected.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact the American Scholarly Services support team through the contact information provided on our website.
We are committed to maintaining transparency, confidentiality, and the highest standards of privacy protection for every researcher, scholar, and academic professional we serve.