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.