1. Introduction
Scientific Publications respects the privacy of visitors, authors, reviewers, editors, and other users of our website and publishing services. This Privacy Statement explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you interact with Scientific Publications.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use our website or publishing systems, we may collect information such as:
- Name and professional affiliation
- Email address and contact information
- Author, reviewer, or editor information
- Manuscript and submission-related information
- Communication sent to our editorial or publishing offices
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data
We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for providing publishing-related services and maintaining our website and systems.
3. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- Process and manage manuscript submissions
- Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and users
- Provide editorial and publishing services
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Maintain and improve our website and publishing systems
- Protect the security and integrity of our services
- Meet applicable legal, ethical, and administrative requirements
4. Manuscript and Publishing Information
Information submitted as part of a manuscript or editorial process may be accessed by authorized editorial staff, editors, reviewers, and service providers where necessary to conduct the publishing process.
Manuscripts and related information are handled confidentially in accordance with the policies of the relevant journal.
5. Cookies and Technical Data
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics, and user experience.
Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly as a result.
6. Information Sharing
Scientific Publications does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared with authorized service providers or other parties where reasonably necessary to operate our publishing systems, process payments, provide technical services, or comply with applicable legal requirements.
7. Data Security
Scientific Publications takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including journal platforms, indexing services, payment providers, and other third-party resources. Scientific Publications is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.
9. Data Retention
Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide publishing services, maintain appropriate scholarly and administrative records, resolve disputes, comply with legal requirements, or protect the integrity of the publishing record.
10. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of certain information.
Requests regarding personal information may be submitted to Scientific Publications using the contact details below.
11. Journal-Specific Privacy Policies
Individual journals and their submission systems may maintain additional privacy requirements or policies. Where applicable, users should also review the privacy statement of the relevant journal.
12. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Scientific Publications
Email: publisher@scientificpublications.org
Website: https://scientificpublications.org/
Last Updated: August 2026