Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement for Open Access Paid Journals by Innovative Science Publishers:
At Innovative Science Publishers (ISP), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in relation to our open access paid journals.
Collection of Information:
We may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact details during the submission, review, and publication process of manuscripts.
Payment information, including credit/debit card details, may be collected for processing publication fees for open access articles.
Use of Information:
Personal information is used to facilitate the peer-review process, editorial communications, and publication of manuscripts.
Contact information may be used to send notifications regarding manuscript submissions, editorial decisions, and journal updates.
Payment information is used solely for processing publication fees and is not shared with third parties except for payment processing purposes.
Security Measures:
ISP employs industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
We use encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to safeguard sensitive data, including payment information.
Data Sharing and Disclosure:
Personal information is shared internally with editorial teams, reviewers, and publishers involved in the manuscript handling process.
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers for payment processing, manuscript hosting, and technical support.
Personal information is not sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes without explicit consent.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.
Users can adjust browser settings to manage cookies or opt-out of certain tracking technologies, although this may impact website functionality.
Consent and Updates:
By using our website or submitting manuscripts to our journals, users consent to the collection, use, and processing of personal information as described in this Privacy Statement.
ISP reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement periodically. Users will be notified of any significant changes.
For inquiries or concerns regarding privacy practices at ISP, please contact us at [contact email].
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Note: This Privacy Statement is a general template and should be customized to reflect the specific privacy practices and policies of Innovative Science Publishers.