Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 08/12/2024
By using our website and any related services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
User Account Creation and Login:
When you register, we collect your full name, email address, and a password that is stored in hashed form and cannot be directly read by us. These details are used solely for account management, login, and authentication purposes.
Manuscript Submission:
When you submit a manuscript, we may collect additional information required for the editorial and peer-review process, including:
- Manuscript Title
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Corresponding Author’s Full Name
- Corresponding Author’s Affiliation
- Uploaded Files (e.g., .doc, .docx, .pdf) containing the manuscript and associated materials
We do not collect unnecessary personal information beyond what is required for these processes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Account Management: To create and maintain your user account, verify your identity, and provide secure access to our website.
- Submission Review and Communication: To handle your manuscript submission, coordinate peer-review, communicate with you regarding editorial decisions, and provide updates on the status of your manuscript.
- User Support: To respond to inquiries, provide assistance, and address any issues you might encounter.
- Service Improvement: To ensure our website and editorial processes function effectively and securely, and to enhance the overall user experience.
We do not use your personal information for advertising, marketing, or any other commercial purposes.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or other commercial purposes. Your submission information and contact details may be shared internally with editors and, where appropriate, peer reviewers. These reviewers may receive the manuscript and associated metadata (such as title, abstract, and keywords), but personal data about the authors is typically anonymized or limited to what is necessary for the review process.
We may only disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
4. Cookies and Session Management
We use a single session cookie to facilitate essential site operations, such as keeping you logged in. This cookie does not store personal information beyond what is necessary for maintaining your session and is essential for the functioning of the website. It cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.
No other cookies, trackers, or analytics tools are employed on our site.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide us from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your password is stored in a hashed form to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
However, no online data transmission or storage method is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information as long as it is necessary to maintain your account, manage your submissions, and comply with legal requirements. If you wish to delete your account or withdraw your submission, please contact us, and we will remove your personal data from our systems in accordance with our data retention policies.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. For any requests related to your information, please contact our editorial board or executive editor.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact the editorial board.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.