MindRadix – Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and academic/professional affiliation.
• Contributor Content: Manuscripts, articles, author biographies, and profile photos.
• Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser information, and platform usage patterns via cookies.
• Financial Data: Transaction records for payments. (Note: We use secure third-party gateways and do not store sensitive card/bank credentials on our servers).

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent: Your explicit agreement during registration or submission.
• Contractual Necessity: To provide publication, review, and indexing services.
• Legal Compliance: To fulfill statutory obligations and respond to government directives.

3. Purpose of Data Usage

We use your data to:

• Manage your account and process editorial submissions.
• Conduct AI-assisted plagiarism screening and quality checks.
• Communicate updates regarding your articles or subscriptions.
• Improve platform performance and user experience through analytics.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Sharing is limited to:

• Service Providers: Hosting partners, payment gateways, and AI/plagiarism tool providers.
• Public Access: Published articles and author bios are publicly accessible as part of the platform’s core service.
• Legal Mandates: Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by court orders or Indian law.

5. AI & Automated Processing

As stated in our Terms & Conditions, MindRadix utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content categorization, recommendations, and screening. By using the platform, you acknowledge that your submitted content will be processed by these automated systems.

6. Data Retention & Archiving

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active.
• Published Content: In accordance with international publication standards, published articles form a part of a permanent digital archive. These remain on the platform even if you deactivate your account, subject to our Withdrawal Policy (Section 7.3 of T&C).

7. Communication & Anti-Spam Policy

By providing your contact details, you consent to receive:

• Essential service updates (submission status, receipts).
• Occasional newsletters and promotional offers (You may opt-out of promotional emails via the 'Unsubscribe' link).

We maintain a strict anti-spam policy and do not share your contact info with unauthorized third parties.

8. Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)

You have the right to:

• Request a summary of personal data being processed.
• Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Withdraw consent for future processing (this may limit your access to services).
• Grievance redressal through our designated officer.

9. Content Disclaimer & Privacy

MindRadix is not responsible for any personal information you choose to disclose within the body of your published articles or public bio. The views expressed in publications are those of the authors and do not represent Meadow Edutech Private Limited.

10. Intellectual Property & Takedown Procedure

If you believe your privacy or copyright has been infringed, you may submit a Takedown Notice to info.mindradix@gmail.com. Notices must include the specific URL, identification of the work, and your contact details.

11. Beta Features & Testing

We may occasionally offer "Beta" features. Usage data during these phases is used specifically for bug fixes and service optimization. Experimental features are provided "as-is."

12. Security & Force Majeure

We use industry-standard encryption (SSL) to protect your data. However, MindRadix shall not be liable for data loss or breaches caused by Force Majeure events, including cyber-attacks, natural disasters, or large-scale internet outages beyond our control.

13. Cookies

We use cookies to personalize your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may be disabled as a result.

14. Grievance Redressal Officer

In compliance with the Information Technology Act and DPDP Act, the details of our Grievance Officer are:

15. Changes to this Policy

MindRadix reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.