Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and affiliation
  • ORCID iD and academic credentials
  • Payment information (for APC payments)
  • Correspondence and communication records

Usage Data

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Download and reading statistics
  • Submission and review activities

How We Use Your Information

Primary Purposes

  • Process manuscript submissions and reviews
  • Communicate about your submissions
  • Provide access to published content
  • Improve our services and website
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send relevant academic communications

Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. All data is stored on secure servers and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Your Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Data portability rights

Last updated: January 2025