Privacy Policy
Last updated on September 8, 2025 · Effective Date: September 8, 2025
Company: PubLNX LLC
Website: www.publnx.com
PubLNX LLC (“PubLNX,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the PubLNX website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, academic or professional role, and password.
- Profile Information: Academic background, research interests, CV/resume (if voluntarily provided).
- Project and Application Content: General descriptions of research projects, student applications, and related information (excluding sensitive or prohibited data).
- Payment Information: For optional paid services, limited billing details (billing name, address, transaction info). Credit card and other payment data are securely processed by third-party processors; PubLNX does not store full card numbers.
- Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser, and activity on the Platform.
- Communication Data: Messages exchanged on the Platform.
2. Prohibited Information
Users must not submit:
- Personal Health Information (PHI).
- Proprietary or confidential institutional data.
- Sensitive personal data (e.g., SSNs, bank account details).
3. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Platform.
- Facilitate researcher-student collaboration.
- Process payments for optional features.
- Personalize user experience.
- Send service-related communications.
- Enforce compliance with Terms and laws.
4. How We Share Information
We share data only:
- With Other Users: When you post projects or applications.
- With Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, payments, support.
- For Legal Reasons: To comply with law or government requests.
- In Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or sales.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and enhance user experience. Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
6. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Request a copy of your information.
- Opt out of certain processing activities.
Requests can be submitted by contacting us (see Section 12).
7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as needed to provide services, comply with laws, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect user information. However, no system is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for users under 18. If we learn that a minor’s information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
10. International Users
By using the Platform outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and storage of your data in the U.S., which may have different data protection standards.
11. Changes
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.