Privacy Statement

Acta Biological Sciences (ABS) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its users, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how personal data is collected, used, and protected. By using our website or engaging with the journal, you agree to the practices described below:

1. Data Collection

We collect personal data necessary for the registration, manuscript submission, peer review, and publication processes. The information collected may include:

  • Names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations.
  • ORCiD IDs, where provided, to enhance the transparency and attribution of research.
  • Contact information submitted during registration or submission.
  • User activity data, such as login details, IP addresses, and session information, to improve website functionality.

2. Use of Personal Data

Your data will only be used for purposes directly related to the journal's operations, including but not limited to:

  • User registration and account management.
  • Managing manuscript submissions and the peer review process.
  • Communication about submissions, journal updates, or other essential notifications.
  • Attribution of authorship in published articles.
  • Ensuring the integrity of the academic publishing process.

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Publicly Available Information

Upon the publication of an article, certain author details, such as names, affiliations, ORCiD IDs, and contribution roles, may be publicly displayed to credit authorship and ensure academic transparency.

4. Data Security and Retention

We employ industry-standard practices to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. All data is stored securely, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. Personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this statement and in compliance with applicable legal and ethical standards.

5. ORCiD Integration

We encourage authors to register and use their ORCiD IDs. ORCiD allows for accurate attribution of work and enhances the discoverability of research. Submitted ORCiD information will be used solely for these purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

The journal may utilize third-party services for hosting, analytics, and archiving. These services comply with relevant data protection regulations to ensure the security and privacy of user data.

7. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access the personal data held about them.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of their personal data where legally permissible.

Requests should be directed to the journal’s contact email, and we will respond promptly in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Privacy Updates

This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes or improvements to our practices. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed of any updates.

For further inquiries about this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact us at: editorabs@acadpub.com. By registering, submitting, or using the journal's website, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Statement.