Statement

Privacy Statement

A Privacy Statement in a journal outlines how the journal handles personal information related to authors, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders involved in the publication process. Here is a typical Privacy Statement:

Privacy Statement

1. Information Collection and Use

• The journal collects personal information (name, email address, affiliation, etc.) from authors, reviewers, and editors during the manuscript submission and review process.
• The personal information is used solely for purposes related to the peer-review process, publication, and communication regarding the manuscript.
• Information provided by authors, reviewers, and editors will not be shared with third parties without their consent, except for purposes directly related to the journal’s operations.

2. Data Retention

• The journal retains personal information, including manuscript details, correspondence, and reviews, for a reasonable period of time in accordance with academic best practices and legal requirements.
• Data may be retained for archival purposes and to maintain an accurate record of published works.

3. Review Process Confidentiality

• The journal guarantees that the identity of authors and reviewers will be protected during the peer-review process, unless an open review system is used.
• Reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript they are reviewing.

4. Security

• The journal employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information provided by authors, reviewers, and editors from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
• Personal data is stored in secure systems and is only accessible to authorized journal personnel.

5. Access to Personal Data

• Authors, reviewers, and editors may request access to their personal information held by the journal and can request corrections or updates to their details.
• Users can also request the deletion of their personal data, where applicable, following the retention policy and applicable laws.

6. Publication Ethics

• The journal commits to protecting the privacy of all participants in the publication process while maintaining transparency in the peer review and editorial processes.

7. Third-Party Services

• In cases where the journal uses third-party services (such as manuscript submission platforms, hosting services, or publishers), these services may have access to personal data, but the journal ensures that these services comply with privacy and data protection standards.

8. Changes to the Privacy Statement

• The journal reserves the right to update or revise the privacy statement as needed. Users will be informed of any significant changes to how their personal data is handled.

This Privacy Statement ensures transparency about how personal data is handled and reassures contributors that their information is secure and used only for the intended purposes.