Privacy policy

This policy explains how XYZ Academic handles information when people search the platform, contact us, create an account or claim a researcher profile.

Information we collect

We may collect account details, contact-form submissions, profile-claim information, security logs, basic analytics and preferences. Public researcher metadata may be retrieved from scholarly data providers and public institutional sources.

How information is used

Information is used to operate search and profile services, review claims, correct records, prevent abuse, respond to enquiries, secure the platform and improve performance.

Public scholarly information

Researcher names, affiliations, publications, identifiers and citation indicators may already be publicly available from third-party scholarly services. XYZ Academic displays source attribution and provides correction channels.

Cookies

Essential cookies may be used for sessions, security and account access. Optional analytics should be enabled only after an appropriate consent mechanism is configured.

Sharing and service providers

We do not sell personal information. Limited information may be processed by hosting, email, security and analytics providers needed to operate the service, or disclosed where legally required.

Retention and security

Information is retained only as reasonably needed for the stated purpose, legal obligations and security. No internet service can guarantee absolute security.

Your choices

You may request access, correction or deletion of information submitted directly to XYZ Academic. Public-source records may require correction at both XYZ Academic and the original source.

Contact

Privacy enquiries may be sent to support@xyz.ng.