Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it.

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Quick Summary

  • We collect only necessary information to provide our academic publishing services.
  • Your manuscripts and peer review data are kept confidential.
  • We never sell your personal data to third parties.
  • You have full control over your data and can request deletion at any time.

Information We Collect

  • Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, affiliation)
  • Academic credentials and research interests
  • Manuscript submissions and peer review records
  • Usage data and analytics (page views, session duration)
  • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

How We Use Your Information

  • To process manuscript submissions and facilitate peer review
  • To communicate publication decisions and editorial correspondence
  • To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • To improve our platform and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations and academic standards

Data Protection

  • All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3
  • Manuscripts are stored securely with access control
  • We do not sell your personal data to third parties
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • GDPR and data protection law compliance

Your Rights

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to request deletion of your data
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

Cookies and Tracking

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) with anonymized IPs
  • No third-party advertising trackers
  • You can manage cookie preferences in browser settings

International Data Transfers

  • Data may be processed on servers located in India and the USA
  • We use standard contractual clauses for international transfers
  • Cloud providers (Vercel, AWS) comply with international data protection standards

Questions About Privacy?

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us.