Effective Date: 1st July 2026

Last Updated: 1st July 2026

Publish It™, operated by DataVera Health Pvt. Ltd. (“Publish It™,” “DataVera Health,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to publishitmed.com (the “Website”) and the clients, collaborators, and researchers we work with. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Website or engage our services.

By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number, institutional affiliation) submitted via contact forms, quote requests, or email correspondence
• Information shared when engaging our services (e.g., study details, project scope, manuscript or protocol materials)
• Any data you voluntarily submit through newsletter sign-ups, consultation requests, or other forms

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general browsing behavior
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

1.3 Client and Research Data

As a research consulting firm, we may receive datasets, manuscripts, protocols, or other materials from clients in the course of providing statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, or related services. Where such materials include patient-level or human-subject data, we handle this information under the terms of our service agreements and applicable confidentiality obligations, and — where relevant — in accordance with applicable data protection and research ethics requirements (e.g., India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, institutional ethics committee conditions, or sponsor/CRO data handling agreements).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
• Deliver, manage, and improve our consulting, statistical, and manuscript support services
• Communicate updates, proposals, quotes, or project-related correspondence
• Send newsletters or marketing communications (only where you have opted in)
• Maintain internal records for administrative, billing, and compliance purposes
• Analyze Website usage to improve content and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis / Grounds for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires it, we process personal data on the basis of: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract or service you have requested, our legitimate business interests (e.g., responding to inquiries, improving our services), or compliance with a legal obligation.

4. How We Share Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• Service providers: vendors who support our operations (e.g., email/hosting providers, analytics tools), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Collaborators and co-investigators: where necessary to deliver a specific research or consulting engagement, and only as agreed with the client
• Legal requirements: where disclosure is required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality safeguards

We do not share client research data, manuscripts, or datasets with any party outside a specific engagement without authorization.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core Website functionality
• Understand how visitors use the Website (analytics)
• Remember preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website features.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Client research data is retained per the terms of the applicable service agreement and, where relevant, institutional or regulatory retention requirements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside India, please note that information you provide may be transferred to and processed in India, where our servers and operations are based. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

Publish It™ / DataVera Health Pvt. Ltd.

Website: publishitmed.com

Email: contact@publishitmed.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

This document is a general template and does not constitute legal advice. Given that Publish It™/DataVera Health handles research and health-adjacent data, we recommend having this policy reviewed by legal counsel familiar with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and any other applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, if you engage clients or collaborators in the EU/UK) before publishing.