Privacy Policy

1. Collection of Information

We may collect personal details, including but not limited to:

• Name, institutional affiliation, and professional contact details provided during manuscript submission or peer review.
• Email addresses and user credentials for registration with the journal’s online submission and publishing system.
• Information provided voluntarily for newsletters, updates, or communications.

2. Use of Information

Collected data is used strictly for academic publishing purposes, including:

• Managing manuscript submissions, peer review, editorial processes, and publication.
• Facilitating communication between editors, reviewers, and authors.
• Ensuring proper record-keeping and indexing of published research.
• Informing users of updates, new issues, calls for papers, or policy changes.

3. Confidentiality

• All manuscripts under review are treated as strictly confidential.
• Reviewer identities are protected unless explicit consent is provided.
• Authors’ unpublished work will not be shared or disclosed outside the peer review process.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Personal data will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
• Information may only be disclosed when required by law, or when essential to publishing services (e.g., indexing databases, DOI registration).

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

• Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to monitor traffic, enhance usability, and improve user experience.
• These tools do not collect personally identifiable information unless the user voluntarily provides it.
• Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website functions may be affected.

6. Data Protection and Storage

• All data is stored securely within the journal’s submission and publishing systems.
• Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information.

7. User Rights

• Authors, reviewers, and readers may request access, correction, or removal of their personal data by contacting the editorial office.
• Users may withdraw consent for communications (such as newsletters or announcements) at any time.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect new practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on the journal’s website, and continued use of the site will be deemed acceptance of those updates.