Privacy Policy

Welcome to Dissertech ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our doctoral research management platform.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our platform.

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, academic department)
• Research project details (dissertation titles, descriptions, stages)
• Uploaded documents (research drafts, feedback files, audio recordings)
• Professor feedback and consultation notes
• Research materials and bibliographic data
• Billing and invoice information (client names, emails)
• Session booking information (name, email, appointment details)

We also automatically collect certain technical information such as browser type, IP address, and usage data to operate and improve our services.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Dissertech platform
• Generate AI-powered action plans and research insights from your feedback
• Process session bookings and send confirmation communications
• Generate and manage invoices and billing records
• Analyze dissertation drafts and provide writing improvement suggestions
• Send administrative emails and platform notifications
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Dissertech uses artificial intelligence to analyze your research materials, professor feedback, and dissertation drafts. This processing is performed to generate action plans, writing suggestions, and research insights tailored to your work.

Your research content submitted for AI analysis may be processed by third-party AI providers. We do not use your research content to train AI models without your explicit consent. AI-generated outputs are tools to assist your research and should not be submitted as your own original work.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform (cloud storage, AI processing, email delivery, calendar integrations)
• Google Calendar: If you connect Google Calendar, we access calendar data solely to manage session bookings
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time via Account Settings. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes after account deletion.

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

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

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and platform functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of the platform may not function properly as a result.

Dissertech is intended for doctoral candidates and academic professionals. Our platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: