Privacy Policy

At Editorial Data, we take the privacy of our users and the security of their data very seriously. This policy describes how we collect, use and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the information needed to publish and maintain journal profiles in the Directory:

• Registration Information: Name, email address, institutional affiliation and position.
• Publication Information: Journal metadata (titles, ISSN, URLs and editorial policies).
• Browsing Data: IP address, browser type and platform interactions to improve user experience.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Manage your account and process journal applications to the Directory.
• Display public information from journals in our global directory.
• Harvest metadata via OAI-PMH for technical bibliometric analysis.
• Send important communications about the status of your application or platform updates.
• Improve the security and functionality of the Platform.

3. Data Sharing

Editorial Data does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Your data may be shared only in the following cases:

• Public Information: Journal editorial information is public by the nature of the directory service.
• Service Providers: With third parties that help us operate the platform (e.g. payment processors, hosting services), under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights of the Platform.

4. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against loss, theft or unauthorized access. This includes the use of encryption protocols and state-of-the-art firewalls.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify or delete your personal data stored on our platform. You can manage most of this information directly from your user panel or by contacting us if you wish to permanently close your account.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to keep your session active and analyze site traffic. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, although this may affect the functionality of some areas of the Platform.

7. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes through your registered email.