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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to our mission. We are committed to transparency and minimal data collection.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

Our Core Privacy Promise

VARIA is designed to be an open platform for knowledge, not a data-harvesting service. Our policy is simple: we do not collect any personal data from our readers. We only collect the minimal information necessary when you voluntarily choose to interact with us, such as by submitting an article.

1. For Our Readers (Website Visitors)

Zero Tracking Policy

When you read articles on VARIA, we want you to focus on the content, not on being tracked. Therefore:

  • No Cookies: We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising.
  • No Analytics: We do not use services like Google Analytics. We do not collect your IP address, browser information, device type, or browsing history.
  • No Accounts Needed: You can access all our content without needing to create an account or log in.

Your reading experience is completely anonymous and private.

2. For Our Contributors (Article Submissions)

Information We Collect

When you voluntarily submit an article for publication via our "Submit Research" form, we collect the following information to manage the submission process:

  • Your Name: To credit you as the author.
  • Your Email Address: To communicate with you regarding your submission (e.g., confirmation, review status, or questions).
  • Your Article Content: The research, hypothesis, or discovery you wish to publish.

How We Use This Information

This information is used exclusively for our editorial workflow:

  • To review your submission for authenticity and quality.
  • To contact you about the status of your submission.
  • To publish your work with the name you provided.

We will never use your email for marketing, share it with third parties, or use it for any purpose other than direct communication about your submission.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you submit to us. All data is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the editorial process. However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Your Rights

You have the right to your data. At any time, you can:

  • Request Access: Ask for a copy of the data you have submitted to us.
  • Request Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccurate information.
  • Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your submission and associated personal data, provided it has not yet been published.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy in the future. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our commitment to privacy, please feel free to reach out: