Privacy Policy

At Honores, protecting the privacy of our users is a top priority. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any part of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using the website or any associated services. This policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected, and describes your rights under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the India Data Protection Act (DPDP, 2023). Users accessing Honores from any region, including the European Union, the United States, and India, are covered by this Privacy Policy, and by using the website, you provide explicit consent to the practices described herein.

Honores collects personal data in various ways, including when users subscribe to newsletters, register accounts, submit content, or voluntarily contact the website for inquiries. Information collected may include names, email addresses, professional affiliations, IP addresses, device information, and other relevant data necessary to provide services effectively. This information is used solely to manage submissions, communicate with users, improve the website experience, deliver newsletters, and ensure compliance with legal obligations. Honores does not sell personal information to third parties, and data is shared with third parties only when required to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or maintain the functionality of the website.

The website may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, gather analytics, and provide personalized content and advertising. These technologies collect information about browsing behavior, site interactions, and device characteristics. Users have the right to manage their cookie preferences through browser settings, and refusal of certain cookies may affect website functionality. Detailed information about cookies, tracking, and data processing practices is provided in this Privacy Policy.

Users have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing. EU users may exercise their rights through their local Data Protection Authority, while California residents have rights under the CCPA to request disclosure of collected information and opt out of certain data processing practices. Users in India may refer to the relevant supervisory authority under DPDP for grievances. Requests related to user data can be submitted to contact{at}thehonores.com, and Honores will respond promptly in accordance with applicable law.

All content submitted by contributors, including research summaries, press releases, and research highlights, may involve the processing of personal or professional data. Contributors retain ownership of their original work but grant Honores a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to edit, format, and publish submissions. Proper attribution is always provided, and contributors are responsible for disclosing conflicts of interest, funding sources, or affiliations that may influence the research. When submitting content based on Open Access articles under a CC-BY license, no additional permission is required. For content derived from subscription-based or paywalled sources, contributors must obtain permission from the original author or publisher before submission. Honores may prepare or rewrite content on behalf of contributors to ensure accessibility while maintaining scientific integrity.

Honores may integrate third-party services for analytics, social media embeds, hosting, email delivery, and advertising. While these services may collect data, their practices are governed by their own privacy policies. Honores is not responsible for the operations or security practices of third-party service providers. Links to external websites, journals, universities, and research resources are provided solely for informational purposes, and users access these external resources at their own discretion. Honores does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or safety of external websites.

Data collected by Honores is stored securely using industry-standard measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel and service providers who require information to perform their tasks. Honores retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Users may contact Honores to exercise their rights regarding personal information, including requests for access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. Honores will respond to such requests promptly and in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and DPDP requirements. Users may also lodge complaints with appropriate supervisory authorities if they believe their data has been processed unlawfully or without consent.

Honores may include sponsored content or advertising on the website. While these may involve the processing of user data to deliver relevant content, sponsorship does not influence editorial independence, scientific integrity, or the accuracy of published material. Users have the right to opt out of targeted advertising as per applicable law and may manage their preferences through the website or third-party tools.

The website is designed to provide uninterrupted access; however, temporary downtime may occur due to maintenance, updates, or unforeseen technical issues. Honores is not liable for temporary interruptions, data loss, or access limitations. Users are encouraged to maintain copies of important information submitted through the website.

Honores strives to maintain the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of all published content. However, users acknowledge that information on the website may be updated, corrected, or revised after initial publication. Honores is not liable for decisions or actions taken based on information obtained from the website, including professional, medical, or research decisions. The website provides educational and scholarly content only and should never replace professional advice.

By using Honores, users consent to international data transfers as necessary to operate the website and deliver services. Honores implements appropriate safeguards to ensure personal data is protected when processed or stored outside the user’s home country. All processing is conducted in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and DPDP principles, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

Honores reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates take effect immediately upon posting on the website, and continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed of changes. Any questions, clarifications, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to contact{at}thehonores.com, and Honores commits to addressing inquiries promptly.

This Privacy Policy is intended to ensure that users of Honores understand how personal information is collected, processed, protected, and shared. By providing information to the website, users consent to its use as described herein. Honores is committed to transparency, responsible data handling, and maintaining the trust of users and contributors while facilitating access to high-quality research content. Users acknowledge and agree that Honores may process personal data as necessary to deliver services, manage submissions, communicate effectively, and maintain compliance with legal obligations.

Honores implements technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These safeguards include secure data storage, restricted access to personal information, encryption where applicable, and routine monitoring of security systems. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials or account information, if applicable, and must notify Honores immediately of any suspected breach.

By accessing and using Honores, users acknowledge and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy, including the collection and processing of personal data, rights to access, correction, deletion, and restriction, international transfers, and use of cookies and tracking technologies. This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and DPDP while providing a secure, transparent, and professional platform for accessing, sharing, and highlighting scholarly research.