The DoctorateHub
The DoctorateHub is explicitly intended as a forum for professional doctoral practitioners to connect with others dedicated to progressing knowledge in the virtual and physical domains.
When subscribed to our newsletter, registered to one of our events, or upon reception of our services, the DoctorateHub retains some of your data. The following terms and conditions apply to the services provided by the DoctorateHub.
Newsletter
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive, by e-mail, information and periodic questionnaires regarding our upcoming events, services provided, blog posts and other material that the DoctorateHub considers to be of interest to a doctoral practitioner. Our newsletter is issued monthly, with special editions issued periodically. When subscribing, the following data is collected by DoctorateHub: Mandatory - e-mail address; optional - first name, last name and birthday.
Training
By registering for one of our training sessions, such as webinars and courses, you agree to subscribe to our newsletter, whose conditions are set out above. When registering to one of our training sessions the following data is collected by DoctorateHub: Mandatory – first and last name, e-mail address, time zone, month of doctoral study; Optional: future topic/s of interest.
Residencies and workshops
By registering to our residencies or workshops you agree to subscribe to our newsletter, whose conditions are set above. The data collected is customized to each residency or workshop and may include first and last name, e-mail address, your area of research, month of doctoral study, summary of your research or any other information deemed to be relevant for the residency. Contact numbers may also be collected and used during the residencies and workshops so to facilitate dialogue, like for example via WhatsApp.
Coaching, mentoring, reviewing and editing, post-doctoral project/s, and complementary services
By contracting one of our doctoral services you agree to subscribe to our newsletter, whose conditions are set above. The data collected is customized to each service provided. Data collected may include: first and last name, e-mail address, your research area, any documents you submit for review/feedback/mentoring on, and/or other information deemed necessary to provide the service.
Testimonials
The DoctorateHub may approach you via email to inquire about a testimonial for the services provided.
These testimonials may appear on the Website and/or in marketing materials.
Invoice payment terms and conditions
All invoices must be paid in full prior to the service/s being delivered.
Our service/s and delivery times commence with the receipt of the service fee transfer to our bank account.
Payment fees may apply depending on method of payment chosen.
Payment fees are the responsibility of the payer.
VAT might be added to the fees where and as applicable.
Privacy statement and general use of data
The DoctorateHub is committed to protecting the privacy of all the information that is provided to us. In the following we will explain our policies and how we assure to deliver on our commitment.
This Privacy Statement and General Use of Data applies to the www.doctoratehub.com domain and all pages within the DoctorateHub website. It does not apply to third party websites to which you might be transferred.
What data do we collect?
We collect information from you once you register on our site, sign up for one of our services, subscribe to our newsletter, or fill out questionnaires and feedback forms.
When signing up for a service, or registering on our site, you will be asked to enter your name, email address, study affiliation, thesis drafts, or credit card information. The type of data asked for will vary depending on the service you are looking for.
What do we use the data for?
We collect the data to provide you with a more personal experience, and to be able to provide you with the services that you are looking for.
To improve our website and services we are also seeking collecting your feedback.
The collected data is treated with confidence internally by the DoctorateHub team and will be kept for a maximum period of 30 years.
Your data will not be transferred or sold to any other third party directly or via advertising.
Data is processed according to the EU’s General Data protection regime in place.
To distribute and receive information and questionnaires, some of your information is also stored on the servers from Mailchimp and Survey Monkey. Our agreement with them is they are not allowed to use this information for commercial purposes.
Any information about your research is granted confidentiality and will not be shared outside the DoctorateHub team of professionals, who use the information to provide services to you.
The cancellation of your subscription will not cancel the lawful enforcement of the above terms and conditions.
You may cancel or update subscription preferences at any time following the link available in the footer of our newsletters or by contacting us at gdpr@doctoratehub.com.
For any request relating to data should be done through gdpr@doctoratehub.com.
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