Privacy Statement

At Biosciences Research Reviews, we respect and protect your privacy. This Privacy Statement outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use that data, and the measures we take to ensure its confidentiality and security. By submitting manuscripts, accessing content, or engaging with our journal, you agree to the practices outlined in this statement.

1. Data Collection

We collect personal data to facilitate the submission, review, and publication process of manuscripts, as well as to manage subscriptions and provide access to journal content. The types of data we may collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, affiliation, contact details, and professional information (e.g., academic qualifications, research interests).

• Manuscript Submission Data: Information related to manuscript submissions, including title, abstract, co-authors, keywords, references, and any related documents.

• Review Data: Feedback provided by peer reviewers, including reviewer’s name, comments, and evaluation of the manuscript.

• Subscription Data: For users subscribing to the journal, we may collect payment information, billing addresses, and subscription preferences.

• Website Usage Data: Data about how users interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages viewed. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Data

The personal data we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Manuscript Processing: To process manuscript submissions, including peer review, editorial decision-making, and publication.

• Correspondence: To communicate with authors, reviewers, and subscribers about submissions, reviews, and journal content.

• Publication and Access: To publish accepted manuscripts and provide access to journal content.

• Subscription Services: To manage subscriptions and provide access to journal issues, including sending renewal reminders or updates about new issues.

• Improvement of Services: To analyze website usage, enhance the user experience, and improve the overall functionality of the journal’s website and publishing processes.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Data

Biosciences Research Reviews will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal data with the following entities in specific situations:

• Peer Review Process: In the case of manuscript submissions, your data, including name and manuscript details, may be shared with reviewers, editors, and other journal staff involved in the editorial process.

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist with tasks such as website hosting, payment processing, or data analytics. These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and are prohibited from using it for any other purposes.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose personal data to regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies.

4. 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. For example, manuscript records and publication data are stored indefinitely for archiving and reference purposes, while subscription data may be retained for the duration of the subscription period.

5. Security of Your Data

We employ a variety of technical, administrative, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

• Data Encryption: We use encryption technologies (e.g., SSL) to protect sensitive data transmitted over the internet.

• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only, including editorial staff, reviewers, and administrators who require access to perform their duties.

• Regular Audits: We perform regular security audits and updates to ensure the effectiveness of our data protection measures.

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We encourage users to take appropriate measures to protect their data, such as choosing strong passwords for their accounts.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual obligations.

• Objection to Processing: You may object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances, including direct marketing or profiling.

• Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or request that it be transferred to another data controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact the editorial office at [insert email address]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. These cookies may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and preferences.

You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

8. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this statement to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.