Privacy Statement
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We may collect and process the following personal data:
Names, institutional affiliations, and e-mail addresses provided by authors, reviewers, or readers in direct e-mail communication
Curriculum vitae (CV) and academic credentials voluntarily submitted by individuals applying to join the reviewer pool
Information contained in submitted manuscripts, including author names and contact details
Aggregated usage statistics collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for site performance monitoring. GA4 does not log or store IP addresses; IP addresses may be processed briefly for technical communication and are discarded before logging (including for EU users)..
How We Use Personal Data
Personal data is used only for:
Editorial correspondence related to submission, review, or publication processes
Evaluation of reviewer applications
Website traffic and performance analytics.
We share limited technical and usage data with Google as our website/analytics service provider, subject to your cookie choices.
Data Storage and Security
All personal data received via email is stored securely and accessed only by authorized editorial staff. Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights
Individuals may request:
Access to their stored personal data
Correction or deletion of inaccurate information
Restriction or objection to data processing
Data portability (if applicable).
Cookies and Analytics
This site is hosted on Google Sites. Google uses cookies to deliver and secure the service and, if you consent, to analyze traffic; information about your use of the site is shared with Google under Google’s policies. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) only for aggregated traffic statistics; GA4 does not log or store IP addresses (IP may be processed briefly and discarded before logging, including for EU users). You can accept or reject analytics cookies via the cookie banner and manage cookies in your browser settings.
Contact
For any privacy-related inquiries or data requests, please contact the Editorial Office:
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