Privacy Policy
At Academia Journals (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our"),
we are committed to protecting the privacy of authors, reviewers,
readers, and visitors to our website academiajournals.org. This Privacy
Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your personal information
when you engage with our journal publishing services.
By accessing or using academiajournals.org, you agree to this Privacy
Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.
We collect the following types of information in connection with our
publishing activities:
a. Personal Information Provided by You
- Name
- Email Address
- Affiliation/Institution
- Mailing Address (if applicable)
- Phone Number
- Payment Details (for fees related to article processing, if applicable)
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP Address
- Browser Type
- Operating System
- Pages Viewed
- Date and Time of Access
- Referring Website URL
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and track your activity on our website. Cookies help us understand user preferences and analyze site traffic.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of the site.
We use the information we collect to operate our journal publishing services effectively and efficiently:
- Manuscript Processing: To manage manuscript submissions, conduct peer reviews, and facilitate editorial decisions.
- Communication: To send notifications regarding manuscript status, reviews, publication updates, and other essential communications.
- Publishing and Distribution: To publish accepted manuscripts, including listing author names, affiliations, and research details.
- Payment Processing: To handle fees associated with publication (if applicable).
- Analytics: To analyze and improve the performance of our website and services.
- Marketing: With your consent, we may send newsletters, promotional materials, or calls for submissions.
We only share personal information in the following circumstances:
a. With Reviewers and Editors
- Manuscript submissions may be shared with reviewers and editors as part of the peer review process. We strive to maintain confidentiality throughout this process, though some journals may practice open peer review.
b. Third-Party Service Providers
- We may engage third-party service providers to help with website hosting, data processing, payment handling, and other operational tasks. These providers are contractually required to safeguard your data.
c. Legal Obligations
- We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests by public authorities.
d. Published Content
- Once an article is accepted and published, the names, affiliations, and other relevant details of the authors will be made publicly available as part of the published work.
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. We implement a variety of industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal data we hold about.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another service provider.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at right@academiajournals.org
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for the duration of any peer review or publication processes, or as required by applicable law.
After this period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
As an international journal publishing platform, Academia Journals may transfer your data to countries outside of your jurisdiction for processing. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.
Once an article is published, the personal information related to the authors (name, affiliation, etc.) becomes publicly available and may be indexed in databases and search engines. Authors acknowledge that their personal information will be shared as part of the scholarly record.
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at helpdesk@acadmiajournals.org, and we will take steps to remove the information.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at info@acadmiajournals.org