1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, submit research inquiries, purchase books, register for events, or access our academic resources. Such information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, institutional affiliation, and payment-related details required for processing transactions.

2. Academic and Research Materials

Oriental Academy preserves and disseminates books, journals, manuscripts, research papers, archives, and scholarly publications. Access to certain resources may require registration or subscription. Information collected during such activities is used solely to provide academic services, improve research accessibility, and maintain scholarly records.

3. Bookstore and Publication Sales

When you purchase books, journals, magazines, or other publications through our website, we collect necessary information to process orders, deliver products, generate invoices, and provide customer support. Payment transactions are handled through secure payment gateways, and we do not store complete credit or debit card information on our servers.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• Provide access to books, journals, and research resources.
• Process purchases and deliver publications.
• Respond to inquiries and support requests.
• Improve website functionality and user experience.
• Send updates regarding publications, events, seminars, and academic activities.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance browsing experience, understand visitor behavior, analyze website performance, and improve our services. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although certain features of the website may not function properly.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers involved in website operations, publication delivery, payment processing, or where required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

7. Intellectual Property and Research Ethics

Books, journals, research papers, manuscripts, digital archives, images, and educational materials available through Oriental Academy are protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of our publications and scholarly content is prohibited without prior written permission.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, publishers, libraries, academic databases, or research institutions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements. Requests relating to personal data may be submitted through our official contact channels.

11. Changes to This Policy

Oriental Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices. Updated versions will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, our publications, research resources, or the handling of your personal information, please contact Oriental Academy of Arts & Letters through the contact information provided on our website.