Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your data when you engage with our journal publishing services. By using our services, you acknowledge and accept these policies.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We collect personal information that you provide during registration, manuscript submission, or communication with us. This includes your full name, email address, affiliation, and contact details, all of which are required.
- Manuscript Information: When you submit a manuscript, we collect data related to your research, including the manuscript content, illustrations, tables, and supporting materials.
- Peer Review Information: We collect author details, email addresses, peer reviews, and any additional information provided during the review process.
- Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, and visit timestamps. This helps us improve our services and enhance user experience.
How We Use Your Information
- Manuscript Processing: We use your personal and manuscript information to manage the manuscript review and publication process.
- Peer Review Management: We use collected data to facilitate the peer review process, including reviewer invitations, assignments, and feedback to authors.
- Communication: We use your personal data to inform you about journal updates, newsletters, and relevant information. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
- Website Improvement: We analyze website usage data to improve our services and user experience.
- Compliance and Legal Obligations: We may process your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect against fraud or misuse.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform. These providers are legally bound to use your data only for authorized purposes.
- Peer Reviewers: Manuscript details are shared with peer reviewers under strict confidentiality, solely for review purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to prevent fraudulent or unlawful activity.
- Business Transfers: If our company undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity. You will be notified and have the right to decline such transfers.
Data Security
- Protection Measures: We implement strong technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Data Encryption: Your data is securely stored and transferred using encryption to prevent unauthorized access.
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data for legitimate purposes.
- Regular Audits: We conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with data protection best practices.
Data Retention
- Retention Period: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.
- Deletion Requests: You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time. We will assess your request in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Your Rights
- Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can do this via your account settings or by contacting us.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection and Restriction: You have the right to object to data processing or request restrictions on certain processing activities.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time. This will not affect processing carried out before your withdrawal.
- Complaints: If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Amendments to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the date of revision. Continued use of our services after updates implies acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For any questions or further clarification regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@scopusjournalpublisher.com
Phone: +44 1665 529316
