Privacy Policy

Episteme Academic Consulting respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal details such as name, email address, phone number, and academic affiliation
• Manuscripts, research documents, grant proposals, and related academic materials
• Communication data when you contact us via email, forms, or consultations
• Basic website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly for academic support purposes, including:

• Providing manuscript editing, formatting, and review support
• Assisting with peer-review responses and resubmissions
• Offering grant proposal polishing and research guidance
• Communicating about services, timelines, and queries
• Improving our website and service quality

3. Confidentiality of Academic Work

All academic documents shared with Episteme Academic Consulting are treated as strictly confidential. We do not share, publish, sell, or reuse your manuscripts, data, or research ideas under any circumstances.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data and academic materials from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to files is limited only to team members directly involved in providing your service.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may only be shared:

• When required by law or legal obligation
• With your explicit consent
• To trusted service providers strictly for operational purposes

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use basic cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable academic or sensitive data.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data usage where applicable

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Episteme Academic Consulting
Email: episteme.manuscripts@gmail.com