Last Updated: June 15, 2026
OpenAccess.cc ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users, visitors, researchers, publishers, institutions, and other stakeholders who interact with our platform This Privacy Policy explains how OpenAccess.cc collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you access or use our website and services By using OpenAccess.cc, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
OpenAccess.cc is a scholarly publishing intelligence platform that helps researchers, institutions, publishers, and the broader academic community search, verify, and explore trusted open access journals, indexing databases, and scholarly publishing ecosystems The platform may provide: Journal discovery services Verification tools OATI™ assessments Researcher profiles Publisher management tools Research abstract submissions Educational resources Scholarly publishing information.
We may collect information in several ways Information You Provide Directly When you interact with OpenAccess.cc, you may voluntarily provide: Name Email address Organization or institution Publisher information Journal information Research profile information ORCID identifiers Contact messages Research abstracts Verification requests Journal claim requests Providing this information is generally optional, but certain features may require specific information to function properly.
When you visit OpenAccess.cc, our systems may automatically collect: IP address Browser type Device information Operating system Language preferences Referral sources Pages visited Date and time of access Usage patterns Diagnostic information This information helps us improve platform performance, security, and user experience.
OpenAccess.cc may collect, process, organize, and display information obtained from publicly available sources, including: Journal websites Publisher websites Research repositories Metadata providers DOI registries Indexing databases Public scholarly records Institutional websites Such information is processed to improve discoverability, verification, transparency, and research infrastructure services.
OpenAccess.cc utilizes a combination of: Automated discovery systems Metadata harvesting tools Software agents Analytical algorithms Public information crawlers Machine-assisted verification processes Human review procedures These technologies may periodically collect and analyze publicly available information relating to journals, publishers, scholarly resources, licensing information, editorial information, DOI records, ISSN records, and related publishing data Automated assessments are used to improve information quality, support OATI™ evaluations, and maintain platform accuracy The use of automated systems does not guarantee completeness or accuracy and may be supplemented by human review and publisher-provided corrections.
Information collected by OpenAccess.cc may be used to: Operate and maintain the platform Improve user experience Verify journal information Maintain publisher profiles Process journal claim requests Manage researcher profiles Display scholarly information Generate OATI™ assessments Improve search and discovery services Respond to inquiries and support requests Prevent misuse and abuse Enhance platform security Conduct research and analytics
Users may create profiles, submit information, or claim records associated with journals or scholarly works Information submitted through these services may be displayed publicly as part of the platform's research discovery and verification functions Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and legality of submitted information.
OpenAccess.cc may use cookies and similar technologies to: Maintain user sessions Improve website performance Remember preferences Analyze website traffic Enhance security Support platform functionality Users may configure their browsers to reject or manage cookies, although certain platform features may be affected.
OpenAccess.cc does not sell personal information Information may be shared: With service providers supporting platform operations When required by law To protect legal rights and security During organizational restructuring or acquisition With user consent Publicly displayed information, including journal records, publisher profiles, and research information, may be accessible to users and search engines.
OpenAccess.cc may integrate or reference services provided by third parties, including: DOI registration agencies Research infrastructure providers Indexing databases Analytics providers Authentication services Research identifier services Examples may include: ORCID DOI services Metadata providers Research repositories These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and practices OpenAccess.cc is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.
Information published on OpenAccess.cc may be indexed by search engines and other discovery services Publicly available journal profiles, publisher records, researcher profiles, research abstracts, and related information may appear in search results Users submitting publicly visible content acknowledge and accept this possibility.
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from: Unauthorized access Misuse Alteration Disclosure Destruction However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security Users acknowledge that information transmission over the internet involves inherent risks.
OpenAccess.cc retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to: Provide platform services Maintain scholarly records Support research discovery Comply with legal obligations Resolve disputes Enforce platform policies Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.
Depending on applicable laws and jurisdiction, users may have rights to: Access personal information Request corrections Request deletion of certain information Object to certain processing activities Withdraw consent where applicable Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below. Certain information may remain available where necessary for legal, archival, research, or scholarly recordkeeping purposes.
OpenAccess.cc is intended for researchers, institutions, publishers, and adults engaged in scholarly communication The platform is not intended for children under the age of 13 We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
OpenAccess.cc serves a global audience By using the platform, users acknowledge that information may be processed, stored, and transferred across different jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect: Platform changes Legal requirements Operational improvements Industry best practices Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of OpenAccess.cc after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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OpenAccess.cc supports transparency, accessibility, integrity, and responsible stewardship of scholarly information We are committed to protecting user privacy while fostering an open, trustworthy, and discoverable research ecosystem for researchers, publishers, institutions, and the broader academic community.