Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, ORCID ID, and details submitted during registration or manuscript submission.
• Non-Personal Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and technical usage data to analyze and improve website performance.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

• Manage editorial and peer-review processes
• Enable communication between authors, editors, and reviewers
• Maintain academic integrity and publishing standards
• Share journal updates and announcements
• Improve website functionality and user experience

3. Data Sharing & Confidentiality

We do not sell or trade personal data. Information is shared only with:

• Editors, reviewers, and publication staff
• Trusted technical service providers

All shared data is kept strictly confidential.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and enhance performance. Essential website features remain available even if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for editorial, legal, and archival purposes. Published article metadata remains permanently stored as part of the academic record.