Privacy Statement

At the Journal of Economic Insights and Research, we are committed to protecting privacy and ensuring the security and confidentiality of your personal information. This privacy statement outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding the information we hold.

  1. Collection and Use of Personal Data: We collect personal information to effectively manage the submission, review, and publication processes. The types of personal data we may collect include:
  • Contact information (name, email address, affiliated institution)
  • Professional details (job title, areas of expertise)
  • Other information relevant to the submission (abstract, manuscript/article, references)

We will only use your data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and solely for the purpose for which it is collected. We may use your information to:

  • Communicate with you regarding the status of your submission or review process.
  • Publish your manuscript/article and associated information.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support.
  • Improve our services and website functionality.
  1. Data Security and Retention: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your information, and they are bound by obligations of confidentiality.

Your data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely and permanently deleted.

  1. Disclosure and Third Parties: - We understand the sensitivity of your data and will not disclose it to any third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or in cases where it is necessary for the review process. We may engage trusted service providers to assist us, such as hosting and technical support providers. These third-party processors will process your data on our behalf, solely for the purposes specified herein, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
  2. Your rights: -Regarding your data, including the right to access, update, correct, and delete any information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about how we process your data, please contact us using the contact information provided in this privacy statement.
  3. External Links: -Our platform may contain links to external websites. Please note that we have no control over these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
  4. Updates to Privacy Statement: -We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy statement at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our services will signify your acceptance.