Privacy Statement

The VELES journal is dedicated to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. This Privacy Statement outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

  1. Author Information: When authors submit a manuscript, we collect personal information such as names, affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details. This information is used for the purpose of processing and managing manuscript submissions and communications.

  2. Reviewer Information: Reviewers provide personal information including names, affiliations, email addresses, and areas of expertise. This information is used to manage the peer review process and ensure appropriate manuscript evaluations.

  3. Reader Information: We may collect information from readers who register on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or purchase our publications. This information includes names, email addresses, and other contact details.

How We Use Information

  1. Manuscript Processing: Personal information provided by authors and reviewers is used to facilitate the submission, review, and publication process. This includes contacting authors and reviewers as needed.

  2. Communication: We use contact information to send notifications regarding manuscript status, journal updates, and other relevant communications related to the journal’s operations.

  3. Marketing and Outreach: With explicit consent, we may use contact information to send newsletters, promotional materials, and other information about journal events, special issues, and calls for papers.

Data Protection

  1. Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes secure data storage and encryption where necessary.

  2. Access Control: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties. Confidentiality agreements bind all staff and editorial board members.

Data Sharing

  1. Third Parties: Personal information is not shared with third parties except for service providers who assist in the journal’s operations (e.g., manuscript submission systems and email service providers). Confidentiality agreements bind these service providers; they are only permitted to use personal information to provide their services.

  2. Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Your Rights

  1. Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

  2. Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to processing your personal information at any time. This may affect your ability to submit manuscripts or receive communications from the journal.

  3. Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information. We will make sure to comply with these requests unless we are required to keep the information for legal or administrative purposes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data protection practices, please get in touch with us at velesjournal@gmail.com

Using our services, you would like to collect and use your data as outlined in this privacy statement. We can update this statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website.