We acknowledge the significance of and respect the concerns surrounding the privacy of every customer. Below are the types of personal information we collect from our users, how we use that data, and with whom we share it.


PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY PROVIDE:

  • Name and contact information.
  • Institutional affiliation, funding source, or employer (school/university).
  • Payment information.


    • INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT:

    This information includes, but is not limited to:

  • Operating system used (e.g., MAC, Windows, etc.).
  • Type of browser used.
  • Date and time of visit.
  • Documents downloaded from our website.
  • Searches made and pages visited.
  • Geographical location of the user.

    • We compile and process your data to address inquiries, provide relevant information, facilitate communication, manage publication processing fees, process manuscripts, and carry out the publishing process. We do not disclose, sell, or broadcast your personalinformation to third parties without your consent, except when legally obligated.

    Efforts to safeguard your personal data from misuse include providing limited access to selected individuals, password protection, encryption, and other security measures.


    POTENTIAL DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES:

  • Our employees and third parties under contract with us.
  • Manuscript details with editors and reviewers.
  • Financial institutions for payment submission.
  • Technical support providers.
  • Demographic and statistical information with business partners.


    • CONTROL OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:

  • Contact us at any time to update your personal details.
  • Request removal from the mailing list.
  • Request deletion of your personal details from our system and the cessation of processing your data.
  • Lodge a claim or objection if you suspect any misuse of your personal information.

    • Please note that this Privacy Policy is subject to change; it was last updated on December 23, 2023. If you have any requests concerning your personal information or any queries regarding these practices, please contact us at [email protected].