1. Data We Collect
- Account Data: Name, email, institution, ORCID iD
- Submission Data: Manuscripts, author info, reviewer comments
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited
- Communication Data: Emails, support tickets, feedback
2. How We Use Your Data
- Process manuscript submissions and peer review
- Communicate about submissions and platform updates
- Improve platform functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
3. Data Sharing
We share data only when necessary:
- With Reviewers & Editors: Manuscripts for peer review (anonymous where applicable)
- With Service Providers: Hosting, email, analytics (under GDPR-compliant contracts)
- For Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect rights
- With Your Consent: For specific purposes you approve
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (with exceptions for published research)
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Objection: Object to certain data processing
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
- Secure servers with regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Regular security audits and monitoring
6. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries:
Data Protection Officer: deqepub@gmail.com
Address: 123 Research Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA