Privacy Statement

The Scholarly Insight Review journal values the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who interact with our platform, including authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

1. Data Collection

We collect personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Submission of Manuscripts: Authors are required to provide personal details such as name, email address, affiliation, and other relevant contact information when submitting a manuscript.
  • Peer Review: Reviewers may be asked to provide their professional information, including name, affiliation, and contact details, to facilitate the review process.
  • Subscription: Readers who subscribe to the journal may be required to provide contact information for accessing content and receiving notifications.

2. Use of Data

The personal information we collect will be used for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage manuscript submissions, peer reviews, and communications related to the journal.
  • To communicate updates, new issues, or relevant information about the journal to readers and subscribers.
  • To improve the overall user experience by analyzing data related to submission and interaction with the journal.

3. Data Protection

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information. We employ appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the editorial and review process.

4. Sharing of Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or necessary to provide journal services (e.g., publishing platforms, manuscript handling services). Peer reviewers' identities may be disclosed to authors in double-blind review systems but are kept confidential during the review process.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement or as required by law. Once your personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.

6. Access and Control Over Personal Data

You have the right to request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact email].

7. Changes to the Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the journal’s website, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

By submitting a manuscript, reviewing an article, or subscribing to the journal, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Statement.