Privacy & Confidentiality Policy
Last Updated: June 1, 2026Research Refinery (www.researchrefinery.co) Confidentiality & Intellectual Property Protection
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I understand that unpublished research, dissertations, and grant applications represent original intellectual property.
Ownership: You retain 100% ownership and copyright of all documents, drafts, abstracts, and data submitted to Research Refinery.
Non-Disclosure: All documents, project descriptions, and communications submitted for review, editing, or quoting are kept strictly confidential. I do not share, sell distribute, publish, or present your research or personal details to any third party.
Secure Handling: Submitted files are accessed solely by me for the explicit purpose of providing agreed-upon editing, proofreading, or consultation services.
Information I Collect
I collect information to provide accurate quotes, perform requested editorial services, and maintain communication.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and institutional/academic affiliation.
Project Specifications: Document types (e.g., NIH grant proposal, doctoral dissertation), word counts, target submission deadlines, and project notes.
Submitted Materials: Drafts, manuscripts, abstracts, or sample files provided via inquiry forms or email.
B. Automatically Collected Information (Website Analytics)
When you visit my website, standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or website platform cookies) may collect basic non-identifiable technical data:
IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses.
This data is used solely to evaluate website traffic, optimize site performance, and improve user experience.
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How I Use Your Information
I use the information collected exclusively for legitimate business purposes:
To respond to inquiries and provide custom project quotes.
To perform requested academic developmental, and grant editing services.
To manage invoicing, payments, and administrative records.
To comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations.
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I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information or research materials to third parties. I may share necessary data with trusted third-party service providers solely to facilitate core business operations:
Payment Processors: Secure billing gateways used to process payments (e.g., Squarespace, PayPal).
Website & Storage Hosting: Secure cloud infrastructure supporting my site forms and encrypted storage.
All third-party platforms utilized by Research Refinery adhere to industry-standard data protection protocols.
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Third-Party Service Providers
Data Retention & Document Security
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Drafts & Working Files: Submitted documents and completed edits are retained in secure, encrypted storage only for as long as necessary to complete your project, handle follow-up requests, or fulfill legal/record-keeping requirements.
Document Deletion: Upon completion of a project, you may request the immediate deletion of your submitted files from my records at any time.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data held about you.
Request corrections to any inaccurate personal information.
Request the deletion of your personal data or submitted files.
Opt out of any non-essential communication.
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Your Rights
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy & Confidentiality Policy, or if you would like to submit a data request, please contact me at:
Research Refinery
Email: hello@researchrefinery.co
Website: www.researchrefinery.co