Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Data Security

Your data is protected with industry-standard encryption and security measures.

Transparency

We clearly explain what data we collect and how it's used.

Your Control

You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data.

Table of Contents

Information We Collect How We Use Information Data Sharing Cookies & Tracking Data Security Your Rights Data Retention Children's Privacy Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information generated through your use of our services.

Personal Information

  • Account Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, ORCID iD, and password
  • Profile Information: Biography, research interests, and contact details
  • Submission Information: Manuscript content, co-author details, and correspondence

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and interactions with the Platform
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Platform Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Communication: To send editorial notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
  • Peer Review: To facilitate the manuscript review and publication process
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information
  • For Publication: Author names, affiliations, and article metadata are published
  • Editorial Process: Manuscript information is shared with editors and reviewers
  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Platform
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic Platform functionality, such as maintaining your session.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

Security Cookies

Help protect your account and prevent unauthorized access.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Access Controls: Strict access limitations to personal data
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
  • Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure, monitored servers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured format

Right to Object

Object to certain processing of your data

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
  • Published Content: Retained permanently as part of the scholarly record
  • Review Records: Retained for journal integrity and research reproducibility
  • Log Data: Typically retained for 12 months for security purposes

Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your data unless retention is required by law or for legitimate purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We will notify you of significant changes through email or a prominent notice on our Platform.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

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