Privacy Policy

At Scripown Journals, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy applies to all journals published under Scripown Journals and governs how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Author and User Information

When users submit a manuscript, register for an account, or participate in journal activities, we collect the following details:

  • Name, Affiliation, and Contact Information (Email, Phone, Address)
  • ORCID ID (if provided)
  • Submitted Manuscripts and Associated Metadata
  • Correspondence with the Editorial Team

1.2 Reviewer and Editor Information

For peer review and editorial purposes, we collect:

  • Name, Expertise, and Institutional Affiliation
  • Contact Details and Review History
  • Review Comments and Recommendations

1.3 Website and Usage Data

When users visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP Address, Browser Type, and Device Information
  • Cookies and Tracking Data for Analytics
  • Pages Visited, Interaction Logs, and Submission History

2. How We Use Your Information

Scripown Journals collects personal data for the following purposes:

  • Manuscript Processing & Publishing – Managing submissions, peer review, and editorial workflows.
  • Communication – Sending updates on manuscript status, editorial policies, and journal news.
  • User Authentication – Ensuring secure access to journal services.
  • Research & Analytics – Improving journal operations and user experience.
  • Legal Compliance – Fulfilling regulatory requirements and ethical publishing standards.

3. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect user data, including:
✅ Encrypted data transmission via SSL/TLS.
✅ Secure storage of submitted manuscripts and author details.
✅ Restricted access to personal data, limited to authorized personnel only.
✅ Regular security audits and compliance checks.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

Scripown Journals does not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • With Editorial Board Members & Reviewers – To facilitate peer review and editorial decision-making.
  • With Indexing & Archiving Services – Metadata and published content may be shared with DOAJ, CrossRef, Google Scholar, and indexing databases for visibility.
  • Legal & Compliance Requirements – When required by law or in response to legal requests.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:
Enhance user experience and save preferences.
Collect anonymized analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve our services.
Enable efficient manuscript submission and access to journal content.

Users can manage cookie settings via their browser preferences.

6. Retention & Deletion of Personal Data

  • We retain manuscript records, author details, and publication history indefinitely for citation and reference purposes.
  • Personal data of inactive users is periodically reviewed and may be deleted upon request.
  • Users can request data deletion by contacting us at [Your Contact Email].

7. Third-Party Links & External Services

Scripown Journals may contain links to external websites (e.g., ORCID, CrossRef). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

8. Author & Reviewer Rights

  • Authors can update or modify their personal details and submission records.
  • Reviewers can request removal from the reviewer database if they wish to discontinue participation.
  • Users have the right to access their personal data upon request.

9. Updates to the Privacy Policy

Scripown Journals may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage users to review this page for any changes. Continued use of our services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.