Privacy Policy
How Epistora Publications collects, uses, safeguards and manages personal information
Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to support editorial communication, manuscript processing and publishing services
Information You Provide
When submitting a manuscript, creating an account or contacting the editorial office, we may collect information including your name, email address, institutional affiliation, ORCID iD, and country. This information is used for editorial, publishing and communication purposes
Essential information Editorial communicationManuscript Data
We collect manuscript files, author information, abstracts, keywords, reviewer comments and related editorial materials as part of the submission and peer review process
Editorial workflow Scholarly record managementUsage Information
Like most websites, technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, visited pages and session activity may be collected to support website functionality and platform improvement
Website analytics Platform optimizationHow We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to support legitimate editorial, publishing and operational activities
Manuscript Processing
Information provided during submission is used to manage manuscripts, coordinate peer review, communicate editorial decisions, and support publication workflows
Submission management Editorial processingCommunication
We may send emails related to manuscript status, editorial communication, review requests and publication updates. Non-essential communications may be managed through user preferences where applicable
Editorial communication Notification managementPlatform Improvement
Aggregated and anonymized usage information may be used to improve website functionality, editorial workflows and overall user experience
Anonymized analytics User experience improvementData Sharing & Disclosure
We limit information sharing to services and activities necessary for scholarly publishing operations
Trusted Publishing Services
Certain information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary to support editorial workflows, manuscript processing, website operations and publication-related services
Publishing infrastructure Editorial support servicesLegal Compliance
Information may be disclosed where required by applicable laws, regulations, legal obligations or institutional requirements
Legal obligations Regulatory complianceNo Sale of Personal Data
Personal information is not sold, rented or shared with third parties for advertising or unrelated marketing purposes
Privacy protection No data salesData Security & Retention
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to support information security and responsible data handling
Security Measures
Appropriate security practices, including encrypted connections and secure hosting infrastructure, are used to help protect submitted information and editorial data
Secure infrastructure Encrypted connectionsRetention Period
Published article information may be retained as part of the scholarly record. Submission-related materials may also be retained for editorial, operational and record-keeping purposes where appropriate
Scholarly record retention Editorial documentationData Deletion
Requests regarding personal data access, correction or deletion may be submitted to the editorial office, subject to publishing and scholarly record requirements
Data requests Privacy supportYour Rights
Users may contact the editorial office regarding questions related to their personal information and publishing data
Access & Correction
You may request access to or correction of personal information associated with your submissions or communications
Access requests Information correctionCommunication Preferences
You may manage or opt out of non-essential communications where applicable through available communication settings or editorial contact channels
Communication preferences Optional notificationsCookie Management
Browser settings may allow users to manage or disable cookies. Certain website functions may be affected if essential cookies are restricted
Cookie preferences Browser controlsPolicy Updates & Contact
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational, legal or publishing-related changes
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be revised periodically to reflect updates to publishing practices, operational procedures or legal requirements. The most current version will remain available on this page
Policy updates Current version availableContact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data-related inquiries, please contact the editorial office of Epistora Publications
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