Privacy Policy

SOCIAL SCIENCES & DIGITAL HUMANITIES respects privacy and is committed to protecting personal data collected during manuscript submission, peer review, and journal use.

1. Data Collection

The journal collects the following information:

• Author information: name, affiliation, email, ORCID, biography, and photograph.
• Reviewer information: name, affiliation, email, ORCID.
• Submitted manuscript files and related metadata.
• Correspondence with editorial staff.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is used for:

• Managing manuscript submission and peer review.
• Communication with authors, reviewers, and readers.
• Maintaining publication records and statistics.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and copyright laws.

3. Data Sharing

• Data is shared only with editorial staff, reviewers, and, if required, indexing services (Scopus, DOAJ, CrossRef).
• The journal does not sell or transfer personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

• Author and reviewer information is stored securely for at least 10 years for recordkeeping and indexing purposes.
• Personal data is deleted upon the author’s request, subject to legal or archival obligations.

5. Data Security

• The journal uses secure servers and encryption to protect personal information.
• Access to personal data is limited to authorized staff.

6. Rights of Data Subjects

Authors, reviewers, and readers may request:

• Access to their personal data.
• Correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion of personal data, subject to legal obligations.

7. Consent

By submitting a manuscript or registering as a reviewer, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.