Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
Welcome to ORGANCE: Organization and Human Capital Enhancement Journal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. Below, we outline how we collect, use, and protect your data.
1. Data Collection
We collect the following types of data when you interact with our journal:
- Personal Information: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details.
- Submission Data: Manuscripts, metadata, and supplementary files submitted by authors.
- Usage Data: IP addresses, browser details, and activity logs for website analytics and security.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for journal-related purposes, including:
- Communication: Sending notifications about submissions, reviews, and updates.
- Publication: Managing peer-review and editorial processes.
- Indexing: Sharing metadata with services like CrossRef, DOAJ, and Scopus.
- Analytics: Improving website performance and user experience.
3. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:
- Metadata submission to indexing services for article discoverability.
- Legal compliance when required by law.
- Editorial collaboration within the journal’s team.
4. Data Protection
We implement strict security measures to protect your information:
- Secure storage on encrypted servers with restricted access.
- SSL encryption for data transmission.
- Regular audits to ensure compliance with privacy standards.
5. Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of non-essential communications.
Contact us at info@organcejournal.org for assistance with these requests.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember user preferences and session information.
- Analyze website traffic using tools like Google Analytics.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.
7. Retention Policy
Your data will be retained only as long as necessary for journal operations or as required by law. After that, it will be securely deleted.
8. Legal Compliance
This privacy statement complies with global data protection regulations, including:
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation for EU users.
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act for U.S. users.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy statement. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
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