Privacy Statement

Atlantic Academic Press Limited (hereinafter "the Publisher") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Information We Collect

  1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations when users register, submit manuscripts, or communicate with us.
  2. Submission Details: Information related to manuscript submissions, including author names, affiliations, and contact details.
  3. Usage Data: Data on how users interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.

How We Use Your Information

  1. Manuscript Management: To process and manage manuscript submissions and peer reviews.
  2. Communication: To communicate with authors, reviewers, and readers regarding submissions, reviews, and journal updates.
  3. Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services.
  4. Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

How We Protect Your Information

  1. Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
  2. Access Control: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, including Publisher staff and reviewers who need the information for their roles.

Sharing Your Information

  1. With Third Parties: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except as required to process submissions or comply with legal obligations.
  2. With Partners: Personal information may be shared with trusted partners who assist in managing the journal, provided they adhere to our privacy standards.

Your Rights

  1. Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us.
  2. Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and users are encouraged to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Statement or data protection practices, please contact us at office@atlantic-press.com.

Effective Date: August 1, 2024

This Privacy Statement is designed to ensure transparency and trust in how we handle your personal information.