1. Introduction

Vance Press is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other stakeholders in the academic publishing process. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of personal information in the context of our academic publishing activities.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Institutional affiliation
• Academic credentials and qualifications
• Research interests and expertise
• Publication history
• Mailing address
• Phone number

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your interactions with our websites and services, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visits

2.3 Manuscript and Review Information

We collect information related to manuscript submissions and peer review processes, including:

• Manuscript content and metadata
• Reviewer comments and recommendations
• Editorial decisions and communications

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Managing user accounts and profiles
• Processing manuscript submissions and peer reviews
• Facilitating the editorial and publication process
• Communicating about journal activities, calls for papers, and relevant academic events
• Improving our services and user experience
• Conducting analyses to enhance our publishing operations
• Complying with legal obligations and ethical publishing standards

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect the confidentiality of the peer review process and the privacy of our users. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With editors and reviewers as necessary for the peer review process
• With production and publishing service providers who assist in our operations
• To comply with legal requirements or ethical publishing standards
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure handling of manuscript and review data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information (subject to our obligations to maintain records of the publishing process)
• Objection to or restriction of processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Vance Press Attn: Privacy Officer Email: [email protected] Address: 351A Holloway Road, London, England