Decadentry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values transparency, academic integrity, and privacy. Our platform focuses on sharing key findings from published research articles in AI, dentistry, and healthcare, along with our own analysis and commentary.
We always credit original authors and provide DOI links or official author profile links (e.g., ResearchGate, ORCID).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website [https://decadentry.com], read our articles, subscribe to our newsletter, interact with our content, or make purchases through our affiliate links or store.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name and email address (for newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, or comments)
- Any voluntary details submitted when contacting us
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources
- Cookies and analytics tracking (see Section 8)
c. Research Content Interaction Data
- Which blog posts, research summaries, or commentary articles you view most often
- Engagement with downloadable resources, guides, or external research links
We do not collect or store any Protected Health Information (PHI) unless voluntarily and knowingly provided for specific educational or consultation purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver blog content, research article summaries, and commentary tailored to reader interest
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Analyze engagement trends to improve the quality and relevance of our research-based posts
- Process purchases or affiliate link interactions
- Comply with legal, academic, and ethical obligations
Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell personal data. We may share your information:
- With trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- With affiliate platforms (e.g., Amazon, Etsy) when you click affiliate links — subject to their own privacy policies
- When legally required or to protect our rights, safety, or property
Use of Third-Party Research Content
Our blog posts often:
- Summarize already published peer-reviewed studies
- Include direct citations and DOI links to the original work
- Provide our own narrative, interpretation, and commentary
We do not claim ownership of third-party research results, images, or data. Any excerpts are used under fair use for educational, commentary, and review purposes, in line with applicable copyright laws. If you are an author and wish for your work not to be featured, contact us (see Section 13).
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your data
- Request corrections or deletion
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Restrict or object to certain data uses
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for:
- Communication and newsletter services
- Legal or regulatory compliance
- Historical record of academic commentary (blog archives remain available unless removal is requested by the original author or for legal reasons)
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies, analytics tools, and affiliate link trackers to:
- Understand readership patterns for research-related content
- Improve content quality and user experience
- Track affiliate product purchases
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling them may limit some features.
Academic Integrity & Ethical Standards
- All research summaries and commentary follow ethical citation practices
- We never alter research data or results — commentary is clearly distinguished from original findings
- Any conflicts of interest (e.g., affiliate partnerships with products mentioned in an article) are disclosed within the content
Data Security
We use SSL encryption, secure hosting, and regular security monitoring to protect your information.
Third-Party Links
Links to research journals, author profiles, and affiliate products lead to third-party sites with their own privacy policies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted here.
Contact Us
For privacy concerns, data requests, or research content removal:
Email: contact@decadentry.com