Effective Date: 15th of October, 2024.
Capitalist Ledger ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you access and use our digital research journal website ("Website") and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Website:
1.1 Personal Information
- Registration Information: When you create an account, subscribe to our journal, or sign up for newsletters, we may collect your name, email address, affiliation, and any other information you provide.
- Payment Information: For paid subscriptions or services, we collect billing details, including payment method, billing address, and other relevant payment details. Payment information is securely processed by third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.
1.2 Usage Data
- Log Data: Our servers automatically collect information about your device and interaction with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze Website performance. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.
1.3 Communications Data
- Contact Information: If you communicate with us via email, contact forms, or customer service requests, we may collect your name, email address, and any other personal information you provide during the communication.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To provide access to the Website and any content you have requested (e.g., journal articles, newsletters, etc.).
- Account Management: To manage your user account, subscription services, and user preferences.
- Payment Processing: To process subscription payments and manage billing information.
- Improving the Website: To analyze user behavior and improve the functionality, performance, and design of our Website.
- Communications: To send you newsletters, updates, and relevant information about the journal or related content, as well as respond to customer support inquiries.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform functions such as payment processing, hosting, data analysis, and email communication on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court orders, or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Our servers and databases are protected by industry-standard security protocols. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security, and we encourage users to take steps to protect their own data, such as using strong passwords and logging out of their accounts after use.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications. You can also manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Website is intended for use by individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Capitalist Ledger
Email: support@capitalistledger.com
Phone: +2349031175648