Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

Journal of Global Order, Security, and Policy Cultures (JGOSPC) is committed to protecting the privacy of all users, authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data in compliance with international best practices, including the guidelines set by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). By using our website or submitting materials to the journal, you consent to the practices described in this statement.

1. Data Collection

JGOSPC may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Authors: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and manuscripts submitted to the journal.

  • Reviewers: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, areas of expertise, and records of completed reviews.

  • Editorial Board Members: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contributions to the journal.

  • Website Users/Visitors: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and access times. This may include cookies or other tracking technologies for website analytics.

  • Correspondents: Names, email addresses, and any content provided when contacting the journal.

All personal data collected is strictly for journal-related purposes, including manuscript management, peer review, editorial communications, and notifications about journal news, updates, and calls for papers.

2. Use of Personal Data

JGOSPC uses personal data to:

  • Manage the peer review and publication process.

  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members regarding submissions, revisions, and editorial decisions.

  • Maintain records of editorial decisions and review history in line with COPE guidelines.

  • Provide updates about the journal, including calls for papers, announcements, and special issues.

  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience and ensure the journal functions efficiently.

  • Comply with legal obligations and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

Personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Data Protection and Security

JGOSPC takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Secure servers and encrypted data storage.

  • Restricted access to personal data by authorized editorial staff only.

  • Secure transmission of manuscripts and communications via password-protected submission systems.

  • Regular review and updates of security practices in accordance with international standards.

4. Peer Review Confidentiality

  • JGOSPC adheres to double-blind peer review unless otherwise stated.

  • Personal data of authors and reviewers is treated confidentially.

  • Reviewers’ identities are not disclosed to authors without explicit consent.

  • All parties involved in the review process are expected to comply with COPE ethical guidelines regarding confidentiality and conflict of interest.

5. Cookies and Tracking

  • Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance functionality and analyze user behavior.

  • Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided (e.g., during manuscript submission).

  • Users may disable cookies via their browser settings, though some website features may be limited as a result.

6. Third-Party Services

JGOSPC may utilize trusted third-party services for:

  • Website hosting and maintenance.

  • Manuscript submission and peer review management.

  • DOI assignment and indexing services (e.g., Crossref).

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to comply with strict data protection standards and may only use personal data to provide the requested services.

7. Data Retention

JGOSPC retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, including:

  • Maintaining submission and review records for accountability and indexing purposes.

  • Complying with institutional, legal, and archival requirements.

  • Supporting long-term academic integrity, including retractions, corrections, and COPE-compliant investigations.

Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. User Rights

Individuals whose data is collected by JGOSPC have the right to:

  • Access their personal data.

  • Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of personal data where retention is no longer necessary or lawful.

  • Withdraw consent to receive communications, such as journal announcements or newsletters.

  • Lodge a complaint regarding data use with the journal or relevant supervisory authorities.

Requests should be sent to: privacy@academicpubs.org.

9. Compliance with International Guidelines

  • DOAJ: We ensure transparency in our editorial and data management practices, including clear policies for authors, reviewers, and readers.

  • COPE: We uphold ethical standards in handling manuscripts, confidential information, conflicts of interest, and data protection.

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For EU users, JGOSPC commits to GDPR-compliant practices, including lawful processing, data minimization, and secure storage.

10. Changes to This Privacy Statement

JGOSPC may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a “Last Updated” date, and significant changes will be communicated to authors, reviewers, and board members via email.

Last Updated: January 28, 2026