Privacy Statement

Last updated: 22 Jan 2026

This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information provided by all users and roles of our website and journal management system.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Name, affiliation, and institutional information

• Email address, username, and contact details

• Manuscript files and supplementary documents submitted to the journal

2. Purpose of Data Collection

The collected information is used solely for:

• Managing the submission, peer-review, and publication process

• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors

• Maintaining the integrity and quality of academic publishing

• Improving our website and journal services

• Administrative and reporting purposes related to the journal

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. Information may only be shared with:

• Editorial team members for the purpose of journal management

• Reviewers as part of the peer-review process (limited to what is necessary)

• Service providers or hosting platforms strictly for technical operation of the system

All parties are expected to respect confidentiality and data protection.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only.

5. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained as long as necessary to support the journal’s operations, comply with academic record-keeping standards, and fulfill legal or institutional obligations.

6. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Request access to their personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of their account and personal data (subject to journal record requirements)

Requests can be submitted by contacting the journal technical support, (see contact).

7. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.