Last Updated: February 2026
OneScholar is an academic research discovery platform designed to help researchers efficiently explore and monitor scholarly publications.
We are committed to protecting user privacy and maintaining transparency about how data is collected and used.
We do not sell personal data.
We collect limited information necessary to operate and improve the platform.
With user consent, we may collect:
We do not store raw IP addresses. Where applicable, IP addresses may be hashed or anonymized before storage.
We use collected data to:
We do not sell user data, share user data with advertisers, or build personal behavioral profiles.
Essential processing is based on legitimate interest (platform functionality and security).
Analytics processing is based on user consent. Users may withdraw consent at any time.
Analytics data is retained for a limited period (e.g., 12 months) for aggregated reporting and system improvement purposes.
Security logs may be retained as necessary for fraud prevention and platform protection.
If third-party analytics tools are used, they are configured to minimize data collection and comply with applicable privacy laws.
We do not allow third-party advertising trackers.
Depending on jurisdiction, users may have the right to access, correct, delete data, withdraw consent, or object to processing.
Requests can be submitted via: support@onescholar.app
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision.