Privacy Policy
DESCAM (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects the privacy of visitors, institutional partners, students, faculty members, administrators, and participants who access our websites, software platforms, research systems, events, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, disclosed, and protected when you interact with DESCAM.
1. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to:
Separate agreements with institutions may include additional data-handling terms. Where those exist, they prevail.
2. Information We Collect
a) Personal & Institutional Information
Collected directly or through institutions:
b) Platform Usage & Technical Data
Generated while using DESCAM systems:
c) Research & Submissions
- Documents and reports
- Author & institute names
- Proof artifacts
- Rankings or evaluation records
d) Event & Program Data
- Participation status
- Scores or rankings
- Eligibility records
- Certificates or recognitions
e) Website Data
IP address, Browser type, Pages visited, Device data, Cookies (where applicable).
3. How We Use Information
DESCAM uses information to:
4. Deployment & Data Location
DESCAM platforms may be deployed:
- On institutional infrastructure
- In controlled hosting environments
- On-premise or isolated systems
Primary academic and research data typically remain under institutional control unless contractually stated otherwise.
5. Data Sharing
DESCAM does not sell personal data.
We may share information only:
- With authorized institutional administrators
- With evaluation or review panels
- With service partners bound by confidentiality
- Where legally required
- With user consent
6. Research Publishing & Attribution
Research is published only:
- • When voluntarily submitted
- • With author attribution
- • After institutional review (where applicable)
Copyright remains with the creator unless otherwise agreed.
7. Cookies & Tracking (Website)
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve site performance, analyze usage trends, and remember preferences. Users can control cookies through browser settings.
8. Data Security
We apply reasonable safeguards, including:
No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect data.
9-11. Retention, Rights & Minors
Retention
Information is retained for the duration of institutional contracts, according to operational needs, or as required by law.
User Rights
Subject to law and agreements, users may request access, corrections, or removal of published work. Requests normally go through the institution.
Students & Minors
DESCAM Services are designed for higher-education institutions. Student access is governed primarily through institutional agreements and policies.
12. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a new effective date.