Effective Date: July 14, 2026
The National Platform for Emerging Student Researchers (NPESR) (“NPESR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information when you visit our website, submit research, or interact with our services.
By using the NPESR website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- School or educational institution (optional)
- Grade level (optional)
- Research paper submissions
- Contact form messages
- Newsletter subscription information
- Any additional information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- General website usage statistics
This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Review and manage research submissions
- Communicate with authors, reviewers, mentors, and visitors
- Respond to questions and inquiries
- Publish accepted research with the author’s permission
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Send newsletters or updates if you choose to subscribe
- Maintain the security and integrity of our website
3. Research Submissions
When you submit a research paper to NPESR:
- Your submission may be reviewed by NPESR editors and qualified volunteer reviewers or mentors.
- We may communicate with you regarding revisions, publication decisions, or editorial feedback.
- If your paper is accepted, we may publish your name, school (if provided), grade level (if provided), paper title, abstract, and other information that you approve for publication.
- Authors retain ownership of their work unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and collect anonymous usage statistics.
We may use analytics services to understand website traffic and improve our content. These services may collect information such as pages viewed, session duration, and general device information.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.
5. How We Share Information
NPESR does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary:
- With volunteer editors or reviewers involved in evaluating research submissions
- With trusted service providers that help operate our website
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of NPESR or others
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmitting or storing information over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
NPESR serves middle school, high school, and undergraduate student researchers.
We do not knowingly collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information that should be removed, please contact us, and we will respond promptly.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services to operate efficiently, such as website hosting, analytics providers, email services, or online forms.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and NPESR is not responsible for their privacy practices.
9. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, where appropriate
- Unsubscribe from newsletters or communications at any time
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
National Platform for Emerging Student Researchers (NPESR)
Email: contact@npesr.org
Website: npesr.org
National Platform for Emerging Student Researchers (NPESR) 