SCIVOLVE is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit manuscripts, or engage with our services. By using SCIVOLVE’s website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

• PERSONAL INFORMATION

  We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you register, submit a manuscript, sign up for newsletters, or communicate with us. This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Contact information
  • Academic and professional background

  We collect personal data about you when you use our services, in particular when you:

  • Browse our websites
  • Register with us and create a loop account
  • Submit a manuscript for publication in our journals
  • Work with us as a reviewer or editor
  • Communicate with us
  • Register for our events
  • Subscribe to our newsletters
  • Answer our surveys or participate in our user research programs

  Our privacy policy also applies to the personal data of co-authors of articles submitted to us for publication, as well as to the personal data we collect from publicly available sources (such as subscription services, websites, social media, or conferences) regarding your publications and your other academic activities.

• HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • Provision of services :

    We use your personal information to:

    Deliver and promote our journals and publishing services

    Facilitate the submission, peer review, and publication of manuscripts.

    Operate and secure our websites

    Identify potential authors, reviewers, and editors, to manage our publishing processes

    Communicate with you regarding your submissions, reviews, or editorial roles

    Ensure the quality and integrity of the articles we publish (in particular by identifying and preventing publication manipulations or other misconducts)

    Organize our events/activities

    Communicate with you and answer your queries

    Exercise our rights and protect our interests

    Develop our knowledge of the latest science published and the activities of the global scientific publishing community

    Provide access to SCIVOLVE’s content and services.

  • Communication :

    We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials related to SCIVOLVE’s publications. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.

  • Improvement of services :

    We analyze the information collected to improve the functionality, user experience, and content of our website and services.

• DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

  • When we share your personal data :

    We make certain personal data public when we publish articles online, especially the names and affiliation of the relevant authors, reviewers, and editors. To conduct our activities, we also share personal data with:

  • SCIVOLVE affiliates.
  • With our reviewers and editors.
  • With our publishing partners when the personal data we process relates to their journal.
  • With other organizations who partner with us to archive scientific articles, promote open science, or facilitate the payment of article processing fees.
• YOUR RIGHTS

  • How you can exercise your rights regarding your personal data :

    You can contact us to ask us questions regarding the processing of your personal data or to exercise your rights under applicable laws:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Request the restriction of processing your personal information.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal information.
• COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

  SCIVOLVE uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

• CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

  SCIVOLVE may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

• CONTACT US

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