Privacy Policy

This journal collects and processes personal data as part of its editorial and publishing operations. Data collected include names, email addresses, affiliations, ORCID identifiers, manuscript files, reviewer reports, and editorial correspondence.

These data are used exclusively for manuscript handling, peer review, publication, and journal administration and are accessible only to the editorial team, reviewers, and authorised technical service providers. Reviewer identities and reports are handled in accordance with the journal’s peer-review model.

Personal data are retained for record-keeping, audit, and scholarly integrity purposes. Requests relating to personal data, including access or deletion, should be sent to editor@impact-journals.org. This policy explains how personal data are collected, used, and handled in the operation of the journal.

Collection and use of personal information

Personal information collected through the journal website and submission system may include names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and other contact details. This information is collected solely for purposes related to the operation and management of the journal, including manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, publication, and related administrative activities. Personal information is not used for commercial purposes unrelated to the journal and is not shared with third parties except where necessary for journal operations or where required by law.

Peer review and editorial processes

Information provided by authors, reviewers, and editors is used to support the peer review and editorial process. Reviewer identities are handled in accordance with the journal’s peer review model and confidentiality requirements. Editorial correspondence, reviewer reports, and manuscript records are retained within the journal’s editorial system to support editorial accountability, audit, and the integrity of the publishing process.

Publication of personal information

Author names, affiliations, and contact details are published as part of the scholarly record. Corresponding author contact information is published to support academic communication. No personal data beyond what is customary for academic publication are made publicly available without consent.

Data security and retention

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes of journal operation, editorial record-keeping, and legal or regulatory obligations.

Third-party services

The journal uses third-party systems and services to support submission, peer review, publication, indexing, and digital preservation. These services are used solely to support journal operations and are expected to handle personal data responsibly and securely.

Rights and enquiries

Individuals may contact the journal regarding questions or concerns about the use of their personal information. Requests relating to correction or removal of personal data will be considered where appropriate and in line with the journal’s obligations.