Privacy Policy

Academia Publications is dedicated to protecting the privacy of all users, including authors, reviewers, and readers. Our privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data in compliance with applicable laws and best practices in academic publishing.

Handling of Personal Information (e.g., Authors, Reviewers, and Readers)

We collect and process personal data, such as names, contact information, affiliations, and other details, for the purposes of manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial processes. This data is necessary to facilitate communication between authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal’s staff.

• Authors: Personal information is collected during the submission and publication process. This includes submission details, author names, affiliations, contact details, and other relevant data needed for manuscript processing, peer review, and publication.
• Reviewers: Personal details such as names, contact information, and professional affiliations are required to assign manuscripts to appropriate reviewers. Reviewers' identities are kept confidential throughout the peer review process.
• Readers: Personal data is not typically collected from readers. However, registration may be required for receiving notifications or accessing certain features.

We ensure that all personal information is stored securely and is accessible only to authorized personnel involved in the editorial and review processes.

Use of Data Collected During Submissions or Registrations

The personal data collected during submissions or registrations is used exclusively for the purpose of manuscript management, peer review, publication, and communication with authors, reviewers, and readers. This may include sending notifications, reminders, updates regarding manuscript status, and information about new issues or articles.

• Authors and Reviewers: Personal information is utilized to facilitate the submission, review, and publication process. It may also be used for record-keeping purposes, such as tracking manuscript revisions or reporting on the progress of the publication.
• Data Retention: All data related to manuscript submissions and reviews is retained in accordance with our data retention policy, which ensures compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

Academia Publications does not sell or share personal data with third parties except when required by law or to facilitate the journal’s operation (e.g., for archiving purposes).