Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
We(EPRA) value the privacy and confidentiality of our
authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, store, and protect personal information during the manuscript
submission, review, publication, and communication processes.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Author
details (name, email address, affiliation, contact number)
- Manuscript-related
information and supporting documents
- Payment
details for paid publications
- Communication
records and correspondence
- Website
usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and access time)
2. Usage of Information
Collected information may be used for:
- Manuscript
submission, review, and publication processes
- Indexing,
archiving, and journal database management
- Communication
with authors and reviewers
- Processing
publication fees and generating receipts
- Improving
journal services and operations
3. Confidentiality of Manuscripts
All submitted manuscripts are kept strictly
confidential during the review and editing processes. They will not be shared
or disclosed to third parties except for qualified reviewers, editors, or
indexing partners involved in the publication process.
4. Data Protection
We take appropriate technical and administrative
measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or
alteration. However, electronic transmission and storage systems may not always
be fully secure.
5. Payment Information
Payment-related information collected for publication
fees is used solely for transaction processing and accounting purposes. We do
not store or share sensitive financial details with third parties, except where
required for secure payment processing.
6. Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or disclose personal
information to external parties unless:
- Required
by law, legal authority, or court order
- Necessary
for indexing, archiving, or academic database purposes
7. Publication Metadata
Once a manuscript is published, author names,
affiliations, abstracts, and full texts may be displayed publicly and shared
with academic databases, indexing services, and repositories.
8. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to
enhance user experience, track visitor statistics, and improve journal
services. Users can disable cookies through their browser settings.
9. Retention of Information
Personal and publication information may be retained
for indexing, archiving, compliance, and academic reference purposes.
10. Consent
By submitting a manuscript or using our website,
authors and visitors consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to the Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to
reflect improvements or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on
the journal website.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns or queries, authors may
contact the journal office via email.