Privacy Statement

The Journal of International and Prospective Studies is committed to managing personal information lawfully, ethically, and with the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility. We have provided the information below to help you understand how we collect, use and disclose personal information, and how you can exercise choices and rights over your personal information.

The data collected from users of this journal falls within the scope of the standard functioning of peer-reviewed journals. It includes information that makes communication possible for the editorial process; it is used to inform readers about the authorship and editing of content.

Data Collection
We collect various types of information in connection with our services, including:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, affiliation, ORCID iD, and other contact details.
  • Submission Information: Manuscript details, cover letters, and correspondence.
  • Reviewer Information: Names, email addresses, affiliations, and review reports.
  • Usage Data (Cookies): Information on how users interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, and access times.

Use of Data
The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Publication Process: Managing submissions, peer review, editing, and publishing.
  • Communication: Sending updates, notifications, and correspondence related to the journal.
  • Improvement of Services: Enhancing our website, user experience, and journal processes.
  • Compliance: Ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Editors and Reviewers: To facilitate the peer review process.
  • Service Providers: Who assist us in operating our website and services.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Retention of Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy statement or as required by law.

Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization.

Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to this Privacy Statement
We may update this privacy statement periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new privacy statement on our website.