Privacy Statement

Statement to Privacy

The journal, The Society and People is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its authors, reviewers, and users. This Privacy Statement outlines how the Journal collects, uses, and safeguards the personal information provided by individuals who interact with our website and submission system.

  1. Collection of Personal Information

The Journal collects the following personal information from users:

  • Names (of authors, reviewers, and other contributors)
  • Email addresses (for correspondence, submission processing, and notifications)

This information is obtained when users register on the Journal’s website, submit manuscripts, or engage in the peer-review process.

  1. Purpose of Data Collection

The names and email addresses collected by the Journal are used exclusively for the following stated purposes:

  • To facilitate manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial communication.
  • To notify authors and reviewers about the status of their submissions.
  • To distribute journal-related announcements, such as publication updates or calls for papers.
  • To maintain records for administrative and archival purposes in accordance with academic and publishing standards.
  1. Data Protection and Confidentiality

The Journal adheres to strict data protection measures to ensure the security of personal information. All collected data is:

  • Stored securely on protected servers with restricted access.
  • Processed only by authorized editorial staff and reviewers involved in the manuscript evaluation process.
  • Never sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties for commercial or unrelated purposes.
  1. Third-Party Access

Personal information (names and email addresses) will not be made available to any external party except in the following necessary cases:

  • Publishing Partners: If the Journal collaborates with a publishing platform, only essential details required for publication (e.g., author names for bylines) will be shared.
  • Legal Compliance: Information may be disclosed if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  1. User Rights and Control

Users have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data held by the Journal.
  • Correct or update inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of their data, subject to legal and archival obligations.
  • To exercise these rights, users may contact the Journal’s chief editor.
  1. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement, or as required by academic, legal, or institutional policies. Unnecessary data will be securely deleted.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Statement

The Journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Statement as needed. Any modifications will be posted on the Journal’s website with an effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.