Science Insights is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with internationally accepted publishing and data protection standards. By using our website or submitting a manuscript, users agree to the practices described in this policy.
We collect personal information necessary for academic publishing and communication. This may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and other contact details provided during registration, manuscript submission, peer review, or correspondence. We may also collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage behavior for system administration and analytics purposes.
Personal data is used solely for scholarly publishing purposes, including manuscript processing, editorial evaluation, peer review coordination, communication with authors and reviewers, publication of accepted articles, indexing, archiving, and maintaining academic records. We may also use contact information to send important updates related to submissions, journal policies, or publication status.
Personal data may be shared with editors, reviewers, editorial staff, and trusted service providers strictly as required for the publication process. Reviewer identities are kept confidential in accordance with the peer review model used by the journal. We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. Data may be disclosed if required by law, legal processes, or ethical obligations.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, store preferences, and analyze website traffic. These tools help us understand user behavior, improve system performance, and maintain security. Users may control or disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features of the site may not function properly without them.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only, and secure systems are used for manuscript handling and communication.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill publishing, indexing, and archiving purposes. Author and publication records may be retained indefinitely as part of the scholarly record, while other personal data is securely deleted when no longer required.
Authors, reviewers, and users have the right to access their personal data, request corrections, and request deletion where applicable. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ethical publishing standards.
Our platform may integrate with third-party services such as indexing databases, Crossref, and analytics providers. These services may process limited personal data as required for scholarly communication and visibility. We ensure that such services follow appropriate data protection practices.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or publishing practices. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any updates.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us.